When we began the process of adopting a baby from Ethiopia, we heard a lot of questions about how we were going to afford all of the adoption costs, fees and travel that added up to about a year's salary. Our answer... we are trusting the God who called us to adopt to also be our Provider for the finances and details of the adoption.
I have recently had questions from others interested in adoption about what sites/books/foundations/grant programs that have helped us through our adoption journey. Here are several resources and ideas from our journey...
Bethany Christian Services is the agency we are going through to adopt. Bethany has a great reputation in foreign countries and is known for solid ethics in adoption practices. We are thankful for our wonderful and incredibly helpful case worker!
Families Outreach is a great orphan care foundation, run by some wonderful people in our church, who can help you navigate through the adoption process. They also offer a grant for adoptive families.
Show Hope is another wonderful foundation begun by Steven Curtis Chapman. They have many resources as well as a grant for adoptive families.
Lifesong is another organization that offers a grant program with matching grants and other options to help with the finances of inter-country adoption.
We also had several fund raisers to help raise support...
Just Love Coffee - We receive a specified amount for each bag of coffee sold through our link on their site.
Catering - I utilized my New Orleans heritage and love for cooking to cater meals for families, as well as a Life Group Christmas party.
Etsy shop - I currently make Africa shirts for babies, boys, girls, and adults. I also make boys tie shirts and initial shirts. Check out our store!
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| Girls cap sleeve shirts $12.50 each |
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| Monkey tie shirt for infants and boys $10 each |
We are also very thankful for the generous gifts that have helped us through this adoption process.
Stay tuned for another blog on books on adoption and orphan care!
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