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| + | The program is a 501(c)3 certified [[adoption]] grant program. Since 1997 it has given over $3,900,000 in grants to aid in the [[adoption]] of over 1,300 adoptees, in the form of 1,100 separate grants. | ||
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The Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund was founded in 1996 by Lucy and Gene Wyka as a program meant to help less-fortunate prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]. The Wykas were motivated to found the program after three successful adoptions of their own, having seen the financial difficulties that other parents were having as they also tried to [[adopt]]. | The Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund was founded in 1996 by Lucy and Gene Wyka as a program meant to help less-fortunate prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]. The Wykas were motivated to found the program after three successful adoptions of their own, having seen the financial difficulties that other parents were having as they also tried to [[adopt]]. | ||
| − | Gift of [[Adoption]]'s mission statement is as follows: " | + | Gift of [[Adoption]]'s mission statement is as follows: "Gift of [[Adoption]] provides [[Adoption Assistance|adoption assistance]] grants to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances—giving them permanent families and a chance to thrive." |
| − | + | As of 2024, Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund has awarded more than $19.2 million in [[Adoption Assistance|adoption assistance]] grants and reached over 5,962 children with the gift of family. | |
| − | + | Gift of [[Adoption]] is the largest provider of [[Adoption Assistance|adoption assistance]] grants awarded without regard to race, religion, age, marital status, gender, or sexual orientation. Grants of up to $15,000 are awarded to qualified applicants to remove financial barriers and make possible the [[adoption]] of children in vulnerable circumstances in the U.S. and around the world. Gift of [[Adoption]] provides grants to complete domestic and [[international]] adoptions and relative/kinship adoptions. There is no application deadline. | |
| − | According to giftofadoption.org, "Any U.S. citizen who has an approved and current [[Home Study|home study]] from a licensed and accredited [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] is eligible to apply for a grant from The Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund." If you are unable to obtain your [[Home Study|home study]] due to state law, you can substitute | + | Phone: 1 (847) 205-2784 |
| + | Address: 1200 Shermer Rd, Suite 111, Northbrook, IL 60062 | ||
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| + | =Grant Information= | ||
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| + | According to giftofadoption.org, "Any U.S. citizen who has an approved and current [[Home Study|home study]] from a licensed and accredited [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] is eligible to apply for a grant from The Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund." If you are unable to obtain your [[Home Study|home study]] due to state law, you can substitute with an official statement from your [[Adoption Agency|adoption agency]] that insures that you do in fact have a successful, approved [[Home Study|home study]] on file. | ||
Gift of [[Adoption]]'s grants are usually intended to finish up an [[adoption]] process, giving a final financial boost to [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] as they get close to completing the requirements for an [[adoption]]. Because of this, neither completed adoptions nor recently-begun adoptions are candidates for grants. | Gift of [[Adoption]]'s grants are usually intended to finish up an [[adoption]] process, giving a final financial boost to [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] as they get close to completing the requirements for an [[adoption]]. Because of this, neither completed adoptions nor recently-begun adoptions are candidates for grants. | ||
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<li>A completed grant application (downloadable from the Gift of [[Adoption]] website)</li> | <li>A completed grant application (downloadable from the Gift of [[Adoption]] website)</li> | ||
| − | <li>Copy of both the applicant's most recent tax return and paystubs from the reported sources of income in the household | + | <li>Copy of both the applicant's most recent tax return and paystubs from the reported sources of income in the household</li> |
| − | <li>Two letters of reference | + | <li>Two letters of reference<li> |
| − | <li>An application fee of $50, to be paid by check at the time of application submission | + | <li>An application fee of $50, to be paid by check at the time of application submission</li> |
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| − | + | =Contact Information= | |
| − | Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund | + | Mailing: |
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Attn: Grants Manager | Attn: Grants Manager | ||
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Techny, IL 60082 | Techny, IL 60082 | ||
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| + | Phone: 877.905.2367 | ||
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| + | Email: info@giftofadoption.org | ||
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| + | =Resources= | ||
Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2015, from http://www.giftofadoption.org/ | Gift of [[Adoption]] Fund. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2015, from http://www.giftofadoption.org/ | ||
| − | [[Adoption Grants]] | + | (Updated: Jan. 2017) |
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| + | [[Category:Adoption Grants]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Affording Adoption]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:39, 15 October 2024
The program is a 501(c)3 certified adoption grant program. Since 1997 it has given over $3,900,000 in grants to aid in the adoption of over 1,300 adoptees, in the form of 1,100 separate grants.
The Gift of Adoption Fund was founded in 1996 by Lucy and Gene Wyka as a program meant to help less-fortunate prospective adoptive parents. The Wykas were motivated to found the program after three successful adoptions of their own, having seen the financial difficulties that other parents were having as they also tried to adopt.
Gift of Adoption's mission statement is as follows: "Gift of Adoption provides adoption assistance grants to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances—giving them permanent families and a chance to thrive."
As of 2024, Gift of Adoption Fund has awarded more than $19.2 million in adoption assistance grants and reached over 5,962 children with the gift of family.
Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants awarded without regard to race, religion, age, marital status, gender, or sexual orientation. Grants of up to $15,000 are awarded to qualified applicants to remove financial barriers and make possible the adoption of children in vulnerable circumstances in the U.S. and around the world. Gift of Adoption provides grants to complete domestic and international adoptions and relative/kinship adoptions. There is no application deadline.
Phone: 1 (847) 205-2784 Address: 1200 Shermer Rd, Suite 111, Northbrook, IL 60062
Grant Information
According to giftofadoption.org, "Any U.S. citizen who has an approved and current home study from a licensed and accredited adoption agency is eligible to apply for a grant from The Gift of Adoption Fund." If you are unable to obtain your home study due to state law, you can substitute with an official statement from your adoption agency that insures that you do in fact have a successful, approved home study on file.
Gift of Adoption's grants are usually intended to finish up an adoption process, giving a final financial boost to adoptive parents as they get close to completing the requirements for an adoption. Because of this, neither completed adoptions nor recently-begun adoptions are candidates for grants.
To be approved for a grant to help with an international adoption, the agency used must be COA accredited.
To apply for a grant from Gift of Adoption, applicants will need:
- A completed grant application (downloadable from the Gift of Adoption website)
- Copy of both the applicant's most recent tax return and paystubs from the reported sources of income in the household
- Two letters of reference
- An application fee of $50, to be paid by check at the time of application submission
Applications are reviewed monthly, and applicants will be notified of their application's review date through email. After receiving this email, additional information may be requested to assist in the approval process. If approved, applicants will be notified of their approval within two days.
The approval committee will decide to do one of three things with a grant application:
- Approve the grant
- Deny the grant
- Pass the grant decision to a local chapter of Gift of Adoption
Contact Information
Mailing:
Gift of Adoption Fund
Attn: Grants Manager
P.O. Box 567
2001 Waukegan Road, 5th Floor
Techny, IL 60082
Phone: 877.905.2367
Email: info@giftofadoption.org
Resources
Gift of Adoption Fund. (n.d.). Retrieved May 5, 2015, from http://www.giftofadoption.org/
(Updated: Jan. 2017)