ADOPTION Financial Assistance
Building Arizona Families is committed to helping families break down financial barriers in the adoption process. There are numerous adoption financial assistance options available to prospective adoptive families. With proper financial planning, adoption can be an affordable option for many families. Whether you’re interested in adoption grants, loans, or crowdfunding, the list below includes some of the resources available to prospective adoptive parents.
We are a proud partner with Resources 4 Adoptions. Resources 4 Adoptions equips families with the adoption financial assistance options to make adoption affordable. For more information please contact www.resources4adoption.com or lisa@buildingarizonafamilies.com.
Adoption Loans
Parents may be eligible to receive a loan or grant to defray some of their adoption costs. Each grant or loan program determines eligibility requirements. Usually grants are not given until you have a completed home study. The organizations below help provide adoption financial assistance options.
ABBA Fund
(888) 775-3422
www.abbafund.org
Lifesong for Orphans
(309) 747-4527
www.lifesongfororphans.org
A Child Waits Foundation
(866) 999-2445
www.achildwaits.org
National Adoption Foundation
(845) 803-4837
www.fundyouradoption.org
America’s Christian Credit Union
(800) 343-6328, Option#2
www.americaschristiancu.com
Catholic United Financial Credit Union
1-877-871-8313
www.catholicunitedcu.org
Pathways for Little Feet
(281) 720-7000
www.pathwaysforlittlefeet.org
LightStream
www.lightstream.com/adoption-financing
Adoption Grants
Lifesong for Orphans
(309) 747-4527
www.lifesongfororphans.org
A Child Waits Foundation
(866) 999-2445
www.achildwaits.org
National Adoption Foundation
(845) 803-4837
www.fundyouradoption.org
Show Hope
(615) 550-5600
www.showhope.org
Gift of Adoption Fund
(877) 905-2367
www.giftofadoption.org
HelpUsAdopt.Org
(917) 684-5484
www.helpusadopt.org
National Adoption Foundation
(347) 932-3678
www.nafadopt.org
Childless Mothers Adopt
www.cmoma.org
God’s Grace Adoption Ministry
(209) 572-4539
www.ggam.org
Sacred Selections
(916) 770-0336
www.sacredselections.org
Adoption Crowdfunding
ABBA Fund
Phone: (888) 775-3422
www.abbafund.org
Lifesong for Orphans
(309) 747-4527
www.lifesongfororphans.org
Adoption Bridge
info@everychildhasaname.org
www.adoptionbridge.org
Adopt Together
www.adopttogether.org
Continue to Give
(800) 684-0550
www.continuetogive.com
Both Hands Project
www.bothhands.org
Other Adoption Financial Assistance Resources
Mortgage and Credit Based Adoption Loans
Check with your bank’s loan officer.
Adoption Tax Credit
Please check with your tax accountant for details.
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8839
Employee Benefits Program
Ask your employer about this benefit.
www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_benefi.cfm
www.adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org
Federal Medical and Family Leave Act
www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla
Military Family Subsidies
National Military Family Association, Inc.
Phone: (703) 931-6632
www.militaryfamily.org/info-resources/adoption