Adoption Fundraising
It is possible to make your adoption affordable. Nightlight will partner with you to explore all options, and help make it happen. Some Nightlight clients have fully funded their adoption through no-interest loans, grants, tax credits, and fundraising!
Below is an example of how a typical couple could fund an adoption from Russia, which could cost about $42,000, but may only require $9,000 out of pocket expenses. Click on the links below to learn more about each source of funding.
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Total Expenses $42,000
Grants $5,000
Loans $10,000
Fund Raising $4,500
Tax Credit $13,500
AAP $Monthly payments to you from the state!
Out of Pocket $9,000
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Keep in mind that adoptions from foster care are generally free, or minimal cost. In fact, families who provide foster care or who adopt from foster care are eligible for a monthly stipend from the state, free medical care, and other subsidies.
Adoption Fundraising
Fundraising Resources through Nightlight
Adoption Bridge
AdoptionBridge is a website where you can tell your adoption story, post pictures, videos, and keep people informed about what’s going on. You can accept donations from your friends and family, and these funds are sent to Nightlight (or your adoption agency). Set up a page for your adoption, and then send the link to all your friends, church members, family, etc.
www.AdoptionBridge.org
Nightlight Grant Programs
International Adoption
Nightlight offers the Nightlight Foundation (or Babushka) Grant for international adoption. This need-based fund supports the adoption of hard to place or special needs children. Our grant committee reviews applications and awards available money to prospective adopting families. You may also donate directly to our Babushka fund by selecting it from the dropdown menu.
Domestic Adoption
Nightlight has received funding from the Andrew Caneza Family Foundation to fund “A Ray of Sunshine Domestic Adoption Grant.”
To apply for either the Nightlight Foundation Grant or A Ray of Sunshine Domestic Adoption Grant, please complete the form linked below and submit it to your Nightlight Adoption Advisor.
Embryo Adoption
Nightlight has received funding for an embryo adoption grant called “Save the Embryos.” Contact our fundraising consultant, [email protected], for more information.
Snowflake Doodles, a reputable, family-friendly dog breeding business, is donating 25% of profit to a grant fund for those in the Snowflakes® program in need of financial assistance. The grants awarded are between $1,000 and $6,000. Grant recipients agree that a photo and announcement of their grant award can be posted on social media. Fill out the application online here. To adopt a Snowflake Doodle, visit www.snowflakedoodles.com