Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. We offer you these resources to help offset the cost of adoption. Here are a few links to resources.

• Reduction of Adoption Program Fee: There may be a reduction in the adoption program fee if the child you are adopting has moderate to severe special needs. This is determined on a case-by-case basis. There is no reduction in fees for children with minor special needs.

• Holt's Special Needs Adoption Fund (SNAF): This fund assists families who need additional financial support in order to adopt a waiting child. Holt considers requests for this assistance on a case-by-case basis at time of assignment. After being matched with a special needs child, families may request assistance from the SNAF from the country program director.

• The Brittany's Hope Foundation: You will notice on our Waiting Child Program photolisting that some children have "Grant Money" stated on their photo. These children have been awarded a financial grant that will help pay for a portion of their country program fees. The remainder of the country program fee for these children is often greatly reduced by Holt as well. Families that accept grants from Brittany's Hope are required to fulfill volunteer events. For more information, about Brittany's Hope, please visit their website.

• Tax Credits:
Federal Adoption Tax Credits: Families are currently able to claim a tax credit for adoption expenses. (Please see your tax consultant.)
State Tax Credits: Some states provide non-recurring adoption fee reimbursements. (Please see your tax consultant.)

• Employer assistance: Your employer may offer adoption benefits to their employees. Check our employer benefit list or ask your Human Resources department. If you are interested in proposing that your company provide adoption benefits, adoptive parent Melissa Sherlock has provided an excellent template. Tip: follow the link, select Save As... from the File menu, then open the document in a word processor.

National Financial Assistance: Holt does not endorse or have experience with any of these agencies, this information is from the Child Welfare Information Gateway and the Internet.

Companies Offering Adoption Benefits

Resources

The Abba Fund
P.O. Box 78800
Charlotte, NC 28271-7042
Website:  www.abbafund.org
Description:
Interest free loans for Christian families

Shaohannah’s Hope
6723 Whittier Ave Suite 306
Mclean VA 22101
Phone: 1-800-784-5361
Fax: 703-288-0999
Email: info@showhope.org
www.showhope.org
Grants for eligible Christian families in the process of adopting.

Richard Stillman Foundation
P.O. Box 143
Cabin John, MD 20818-0143
Description:
Assistance for those interested in adoption

More info at adoption.com

Caroline’s Promise
1950 Beeson Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
Ph:  336-993-9046
Website:  www.carolinespromise4u.org
Email:  info@carolinespromise4u.org
Description:
$3,000-$5,000 in grants annually to NC residents only 

A Child Waits Foundation
1136 Barker Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Ph:  866-999-2445Fax:  518-794-6243
Website:  www.achildwaits.org
Email:  achildwaits@poboxes.com
Description:
Low interest loans for adoption/grants 

China Care Foundation
P.O. Box 607
Westport, CT 06881
Ph:  203-227-3655
Website:  www.chinacare.org
Email:  info@chinacare.org
Description:
$1,000 - $3,000 in grants or loans for older or special needs adoptions

Gift of Adoption Fund
P.O. Box 567
Techny, IL 60082
Ph:  847-205-2784
Website:  www.giftofadoption.org
Email:  info@giftofadoption.org
Mission Statement:
Gift of Adoption is a national charitable organization that inspires adoption by providing grants to qualified parents – giving children who need families a permanent home and a chance to thrive.
Description:
The Gift of Adoption provides grant amounts up to $7,500

God’s Grace Adoption Ministry
P O Box 4
Modesto CA 95353
Ph:  209-572-4539
Website:  www.ggam.org
Email:  info@ggam.org
Description:
Grants and no-interest loans for eligible Christian adoptive families

Grant Me A Chance
1525 Cypress Creek Road Suite H #113
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Website: http://www.grantmeachance.com/ Email: info@grantmeachance.com
Description: Provide adoption grants on behalf of qualified adoptive families wishing to open their hearts and home to a child or children with a focus on older children, sibling groups, and children with special needs.

Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministries
Ph:  509-465-3520
Fax:  509-465-5527
Website:  www.kingdomkidsadoption.org
Email:  ministry@kingdomkidsadoption.org
Description:
Fundraising assistance for Christian families

Lifesong for Orphans
P.O. Box 40202 N. Ford Street
Gridley, IL 61744
Ph:  309-747-3556
Fax:  309-747-4647
Website:  www.lifesongfororphans.org
Email:  info@lifesongfororphans.org
Description:
Matching grants involving family’s local church-Christian families

National Adoption Foundation
100 Mill Plain Rd
Danbury CT 06811
Ph:  203-791-3811
Website:  www.nafadopt.org
Description:
Financial assistance for adoptive parents in the form of loans, grants and credit cards

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Children's Bureau/ACYF
1250 Maryland Avenue, SW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 800.394.3366 or 703.385.7565
Fax: 703.385.3206
Website:  http://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/adoptive/funding.cfm
Email: info@childwelfare.gov
Description: Resources to help prospective adoptive parents understand the costs involved in adoption and make it more affordable through grants, loans, employer benefits, tax credits, and subsidies.

Northwest Airlines Special Delivery
Ph:  1-800-322-4162
Website:  www.nwa.com/features/adopt.html
Description:
Provides discounted fares to families traveling to pick up an adopted child

Open Arms
Open Arms Children’s Charities
404 E. 4^th Ave. #A
Post Falls, ID 83854
Ph:  636-578-3946
Website:  www.open-arms.org
Email:  openarms_cc@yahoo.com
Description:
Grants awarded on a quarterly basis

Sea of Faces Foundation
6920-B Bradlick Shopping Center #200
Annandale, VA 22003.
Website:  www.seaoffaces.org
Email: director@seaoffaces.org
Description:
$1,000 - $5,000 grants awarded to Christian couples adopting internationally