writing feature article about creative adoption financing

Hello all- I'm copying this post from another thread.I'm in the early stages of writing a feature article about prospective adoptive parents who are doing creative things to finance their adoptions, i.e., selling baked goods, hosting car wash fundraisers, second job, etc.It's a story that is increasingly relevant as the economy declines and traditional funding options grow harder to come by. The plan is to place the feature with a high-circulation regional or national magazine.If you found creative ways to pay for your adoption, are currently trying to raise money creatively or know someone who is, I'd love to hear about it. I especially welcome stories from folks in NY/NJ/PA/CT, but will consider stories outside the NE. The deadline for reaching me is Tuesday 3/3.Take care,Jessie BeauchaineWriterColumbia UniversityGraduate School of Journalism(714) 417-7629jessbeaux@gmail.com