Adoption Grants and Fundraising
How to fund your adoption without breaking the bankThe cost of adoption is a huge stumbling block for many families considering this route. But I can tell you from experience that it is possible to find the money, even if you don’t have a huge salary or savings account. Below are some tips, tricks, and success stories on ways you can fund your adoption.
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Adoption Fundraisers You Can Support Right Now
I know from experience that funding an adoption is hard work! Fortunately, our friends, family, and even strangers were super supportive of our adoption fundraisers. That's why I want to help families currently in the thick of fundraising spread the word. Below is a...
Best Cheap Easter Egg Fillers for Your Fundraiser or Hunt
If you are throwing a large-scale egg hunt or Egg My Yard fundraiser, you need affordable supplies. That's why I've compiled a list of the best Easter egg fillers. This post will focus on how to keep costs low for a successful Egg My Yard fundraiser, but the ideas...
Expert Advice for the Best Virtual Adoption Fundraisers
Virtual adoption fundraisers are a great way to give lots of people a way to contribute to your adoption. Whether you always planned something virtual or a pandemic forces all your ideas online, there are tons of opportunities available. I asked the experts—adoptive...
The Top 4 Ways You Can Afford Adoption
In the latest installment of my Real-Life Adoption Stories, I'm happy to feature guest author Heather Marshall. She's a fellow adoptive mom and blogger who has not only been through the process twice, but also shares my passion for helping other families afford...
How to Run a Successful Superhero Cape Adoption Fundraiser
A few days ago, my kids were giggling together in the living room as I cleaned up breakfast. My two-year-old daughter came toddling into the kitchen signing “help” and pointing at my son. At almost six years old, my son could easily manipulate the fastener on the cape...
Everything You Need to Know About HelpUsAdopt.org Adoption Grants
Helping families make adoption affordable is a passion of mine. That’s why I’m excited to share information about applying for adoption grants from HelpUsAdopt.org! I recently spoke with Becky Fawcett, founder and president, about tips and tricks for applying for...
How to Run the Best Egg My Yard Adoption Fundraiser
If you are looking for ways to raise money for your adoption in the spring, an Egg Your Yard fundraiser is perfect for Easter! The basic premise is that you fill plastic Easter eggs with candy or treats and distribute them over the lawns of your customers in time for...
How to Make Money with an Adoption T-Shirt Fundraiser
One of the most popular ways families raise money to bring their children home is with an adoption t-shirt fundraiser. In addition to offsetting adoption expenses, shirts give your community an easy way to publicly show support for your family. I get emotional every...
How to Complete a Lifesong for Orphans Adoption Grant Application
The cost of adoption can be overwhelming to prospective families. Before I began my adoption journey, it was baffling to me why it was so expensive to give a child in need a home. Shouldn’t it be free to willing and capable parents? As with so many other facets of the...
6 Expert Tips for a Successful Adoption Fundraiser Yard Sale
Yard sale. Garage sale. Rummage sale. Tag sale. Whatever you call it, this is one of the most popular (and profitable!) ways to fundraise for your adoption! Growing up…
Eight Ways We Raised $35,123.51 for our Adoption Without Debt
Adoption is expensive. Seriously. According to AdoptiveFamilies.com, it cost an average of $44,000 for international adoptions and $40,000 for newborn adoptions in the US for adoptions finalized in 2016-17. I don’t know about you, but that’s not money that we had...
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Hi! I'm Jessica! I help people fund adoptions, navigate parenting, save money, and enjoy the good things in life. Read more about me here. 
