It’s FREE, Hallelujah, it’s Free!

SO MUCH has taken place with Resources4adoption.com since my last post. I can hardly wait to share all of the news and updates with you! I have been busy trying to get all of the updates done and ready for the site so it has been a struggle to find time to even post.

First, I want to say a big “Thank You” to everyone who offered your honest thoughts and opinions about the Resources4adoption.com website over the last few weeks. Some of your feedback was positive and some was not so positive. Some of your comments were not what I wanted to hear, but they were what I needed to hear. Please feel free to keep these coming so that we can continue to make improvements.

Next, I have a HUGE announcement to make….the Adoption Financial Resources Chart that was offered on the website for a fee is now FREE! I had become more and more uncomfortable with the idea of charging a fee for this resource. The fact that the families who might need this resource the most may not be able to afford it just kept bothering me and I never had peace about it. So, last Monday I made up my mind to offer the chart for free and then allow people to donate if they wanted to. I decided to trust God to take care of my expenses for running the site and if it He wanted it to work, it would work.

Last Tuesday Resources4adoption.com received sponsorship from Adoption and Beyond. Thanks in part of the generous support of Adoption and Beyond, the Adoption Financial Resources Chart is a free resource to adoptive families. Thank you Adoption and Beyond for stepping up to show adoptive families you care!

Please don’t let this opportunity wait! Download your copy today! Please register when you are ready to download this resource so that we can send you updates to the information as they become available. (We hate spam as much as you do. We do not sell, trade, share or exchange your information with anyone!)

I just finished adding content to the chart a few weeks ago and it already needs an update! This is why adoptive families need Resources4adoption.com! To our knowledge, there is no other site or organization that claims to keep their adoption financial resource information current like Resources4adoption.com.

So please, shout it from the roof tops! Share it with all your friends on Facebook, My Space, Twitter and any other Social Media outlet that you are a part of. The Adoption Financial Resources Chart that contains comprehensive information on over 30 adoption grants is now FREE!!! Simply register and you can download a copy!

Just as a side note…The current copy of the Adoption Financial Resources Chart still has the ‘purchase agreement’ statement on the final page. This language will also be updated and changed soon, since it is no longer a purchase but a free resource!

Finally, the other news…I found another adoption grant to add to the chart! This grant is for families adopting from India. I will be posting more information about this grant later in the week, so stay tuned! Detailed info on adoption loans and fundraisers is also on the agenda for the near future.

Cherri ~ Founder and Director of Resources4adoption.com

A nine year investment and my heart.

Resources4Adoption.com has been a vision of mine for more than nine years.

My husband and I knew we wanted to adopt, but when I began searching for financial resources, I became frustrated by the lack of information. But we were committed and determined to make our adoption dream a reality. After literally hundreds of hours of research, countless emails, dozens of phone calls, stacks upon stacks of paperwork and an out-pour of support from friends and family, we were blessed with three wonderful adopted children.

Adoption is such a beautiful experience, and I wanted to make it more feasible and eliminate some of the stress involved, so more moms and dad could bring their children home. My goal was to create one comprehensive site so parents would not have to repeat my experience, trying to navigate through broken links and outdated information to find resources to help them (yes, there are resources that can help you!)

It took nine years of information-gathering and careful planning, but alas, Resources4Adoption.com is here! It offers a wealth of knowledge that can only be obtained through hundreds of dedicated hours, first-hand experience and a passion for adoption.

As you venture on your adoption journey, I hope you find Resources4Adoption.com to be beneficial. If it helps you—if even in the slightest—bring home your son or daughter, I have succeeded. Use the information on Resources4Adoption, and never, ever lose sight of your dream. With hope, determination and the right knowledge, your adoption dreams CAN and WILL become a reality!

Why Resources4adoption.com?

Resources4Adoption.com strives to be the most comprehensive and current resource for aspiring adoptive parents. Through nine years of research (and counting!) we have an inclusive list of over 30 adoption grants.  Updates on these adoption grants is provided with the purchase of the Adoption Financial Resource Chart.  More information coming soon on adoption loans and fundraising ideas.  These resources will help make your adoption dream a reality!

What does the Adoption Financial Resources Chart Contain?

The Adoption Financial Resources Chart contains comprehensive information on over 30 adoption grants!  This includes all of the contact information for each grant as well as the eligibility guidelines for each grant.

What are some of the eligibility guidelines?  Many granting organizations have a list eligibility rules for their applicants.  I break these down into an easy-to-ready chart so that you can quickly identify the grants that you may wish to apply for.  This will save you a ton of time!  Now you can just refer to the chart instead of going to the trouble of going to the website, reading through the eligibility criteria, downloading the application, etc.

Here are some of the more common guideline categories:

Religious Criteria ~ Christian, specific denomination, LDS, Hebrew, etc.

Marital Status ~ Married or Single

Agency Specific ~ Some adoption agencies have adoption grants available for families using their agency.

State Specific ~ There are several adoption grants that are for residents of certain states such as Kansas, Washington state, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, etc.

Date Due ~ This can also vary between organizations.  Some receive applications on an ongoing basis, while others only  accept applications quarterly, twice a year or once a year.  This is important information to know so that you can plan when to apply.
 
How to Apply ~ Some organizations require pre-application approval, or you must request an application in writing, or you can download the application/apply online. 

Application Fee ~ A few organizations require an application fee.  These fees range from $15 to $40.

Other ~ Some organizations only offer grants for specific circumstances or for special needs such as sibling groups, older children, a specific special need, or for certain income levels. 

Sign up and get the chart at http://www.resources4adoption.com/

The Adoption Financial Resource Chart is ready!

The Adoption Financial Resource Chart is ready! Please go to www.resources4adoption.com When you register, you will receive several months of updates to the chart. You can receive all of the latest updates on Adoption Financing Options! You will also receive updates when I find a new financial resource or if a reso...u...rce has changed...For example if an organization either begins or stops taking applications or if their contact information has changed.

Updates to Adoption Grant Spreadsheet

We are in the final prep stages to make the adoption grant spreadsheet into a chart that will be easier to download.  I hope to have this ready to go by Monday.  Question:  Once you have a copy of this chart, would you like to receive updates as they become available?  Receiving updates is part of my commitment to keep adoptive families up-to-date with any changes that occur after they download a chart.

Resource4Adoption.com offers:

• More than nine years of research—online and offline
• 30+ grant listings in an easy-to-read format so you can see which you qualify for
• Coaching throughout your adoption journey from a knowledgeable adoptive parent of three
• A supportive community of adoptive hopefuls like you on social networks like Facebook

 Where do I start?

1. Join our networks on Facebook and Twitter to connect with aspiring adoptive parents like you and receive ongoing guidance and support.

2. Purchase our comprehensive, up-to-date Adoption Resource Directory to quickly discover what grants YOU may qualify for.  These will be available soon.  Watch for updates

3. Browse the tabs on our site to learn more about financial opportunities and resources that can make your adoption dream a reality!

4. Contact us to receive personal, one-on-one coaching from our founder and adoptive mother of three, Cherri.

Website updates

I am working with a copywriter to make the website more user friendly.  Look for these updates soon.  We are also just about finished with the adoption grant spreadsheet.  I will announce when this is ready to go.  Thank you for sending me your questions, comments and inquiries.  I love hearing from you!  It makes all of the time that I have put into this really worth it!