FYA 010: How To Overcome The Up-Front Costs of Adoption

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This episode of the Fund Your Adoption Podcast is jam-packed with practical information and financial resources. I answer a listener’s question about how to overcome the up-front costs of adoption and provide several creative ways to access funds quickly in order to make the initial payments and start the adoption process.

What Is Covered In This Episode

Initial costs of adoption (international and domestic private) including application fee and home study
8 ideas to obtain funds quickly to pay for the initial costs of adoption
Home study grants available to families starting the adoption process

“Fast” fundraisers that you can do quickly and give you immediate access to funds

Inquire with your church or religious organization about adoption grants and fundraising support
Talk with human resources to find out if your employer offers adoption benefits including financial assistance, paid-time off and any other support

Interest-free and low interest loans to help alleviate a potential cash flow crunch so you can make payments on-time

How credit cards can act as an interest-free loan to access money immediately and provide a buffer while you fundraise

Adoption Resources Highlighted

Fund Your Adoption: A Step-By-Step Guide To Adopt Debt-Free
Dave Thomas Foundation – Foster Care Adoption
Sonscope Adoption Fund – Home Study Grant
Christian Family Adoption Grant Fund
Adoption T-Shirt Fundraising

Bonfire – Our Favorite T-Shirt Crowdfunding Site
Teespring – Another Recommended T-Shirt Crowdfunding Site
Dinner And An Auction Fundraiser
Super Hero Cape Fundraiser
Puzzle Fundraiser
Zazzle – Custom Adoption Puzzles
Amazon – Adoption Puzzles
2014 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces
Abba Fund – Interest-Free Loans
Hebrew Free Loan Association – Interest-Free Loans
International Association of Jewish Free Loans – Interest-Free Loans
Lifesong For Orphans – Adoption Grants and Interest-Free Loans
Oxford Adoption Fund – Interest-Free Loans
Pathways For Little Feet – Interest-Free Loans

Adoption Credit Cards
Families Outreach – Adoption Grants
A Child Waits Foundation – Loans @ 5%

America’s Christian Credit Union – Loans Starting @ 8.4%
National Adoption Foundation – Loans Starting @ 6.73%

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Jeremy Resmer

Child Advocate. Entrepreneur. Fitness Junkie. Parent. Jeremy is an adoption fundraising coach that provides creative strategies and resources that empower families to adopt without debt.