A Child Waits Foundation
Adoption Grants & Adoption Loans for International and Domestic Adoption
We are actively accepting applications for all of our programs:
- International Adoption Grant Program
- Domestic Adoption Grant Program
- International Loan Program
- Domestic Loan Program
New Pilot Program for Domestic Adoption
A Child Waits Foundation is pleased to announce our New Pilot Program for Domestic Adoption. This program is open to couples or singles adopting a child between the ages of 2-17, special needs children of all ages and sibling groups. This may include families who are adopting from foster care if the costs are not covered by the state and families who are adopting after a disruption or dissolution of children previously adopted internationally.
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To apply, you must have an approved homestudy and use the link to the right to download the application.
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Domestic Grant Application
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Grants can cover direct adoption costs including:
1. Agency Fees
2. Attorney Fees
3. Travel Costs if Applicable
Please note: This is not a program for domestic newborn adoptions.
1. Agency Fees
2. Attorney Fees
3. Travel Costs if Applicable
Please note: This is not a program for domestic newborn adoptions.
2018 Outcome and Statistics
We awarded grants to 183 families, which resulted in the adoption of 225 children!
These children came home from 21 different countries including: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hungary, India, Japan, Kyrgystan, Liberia, Nigeria, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Korea, Tonga, Uganda and Ukraine.
Because we are committed to helping as many children as possible come home,
we provide grants to a high percent of qualified families.
These children came home from 21 different countries including: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hungary, India, Japan, Kyrgystan, Liberia, Nigeria, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Korea, Tonga, Uganda and Ukraine.
Because we are committed to helping as many children as possible come home,
we provide grants to a high percent of qualified families.
The Foundation's Commitment and Purpose
A Family Foundation with a Singular Purpose
A Child Waits Foundation is a non-profit family foundation formed for the exclusive purpose of providing grants and low-interest loans to help families adopt children internationally. Since our inception we have provided adoption grants and low interest loans to 1738 families leading to the adoption of almost 2200 children.
Commitment to Families and Experienced Staff
In the past we awarded grants to more than half of eligible families that applied to us and we are dedicated to doing the same in 2018, Our staff has the combined experience of more than 25 years with A Child Waits Foundation.
Personal Attention a Phone Call Away
We strongly believe that every family that contacts us should be able to receive prompt and timely answers to their questions and concerns and our staff are available to talk with and to respond to emails every week day. Much of our time is spent giving each family the personal attention they need as they move through the steps of our application process and their adoption.
The Application Process is Clear and Concise
There are No Deadlines for Applications
We have intentionally formed the grant application process so that there are no firm deadlines. You may apply at any time after you have a completed home study and have accepted the referral of your child or children.
We Keep You Updated about the Status of Your Application
After your application is complete we will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your application. At that time, if you are traveling soon, we will send your application directly to the
board for a decision. If your travel time is still uncertain, you will be notified when your application is prepared to be reviewed by our Board of Directors.
Expedited Grant Processing for Families that Receive Early Travel Notice
If you receive early travel notice or if you begin the grant application process close
to travel we are able to expedite your application.
Funds can be Provided Directly to the Family and Grants May be Used for Travel
If families are paid in full with their agency, we have the flexibility of sending the grant directly to the family. In most cases, funds will be dispersed when a family is ready to travel to bring their child home and can be used for final travel expenses. In adoptions where there is a lengthy in-country stay, or a country where adoptions are infrequent and the time line is uncertain, we may delay sending the grant award until we are sure the adoption is complete and the family is home or ready to return home with their child.
Applications are evaluated without regard
to marital status, gender, race, religion,
or age of the applicants.
A Child Waits Foundation is a non-profit family foundation formed for the exclusive purpose of providing grants and low-interest loans to help families adopt children internationally. Since our inception we have provided adoption grants and low interest loans to 1738 families leading to the adoption of almost 2200 children.
Commitment to Families and Experienced Staff
In the past we awarded grants to more than half of eligible families that applied to us and we are dedicated to doing the same in 2018, Our staff has the combined experience of more than 25 years with A Child Waits Foundation.
Personal Attention a Phone Call Away
We strongly believe that every family that contacts us should be able to receive prompt and timely answers to their questions and concerns and our staff are available to talk with and to respond to emails every week day. Much of our time is spent giving each family the personal attention they need as they move through the steps of our application process and their adoption.
The Application Process is Clear and Concise
There are No Deadlines for Applications
We have intentionally formed the grant application process so that there are no firm deadlines. You may apply at any time after you have a completed home study and have accepted the referral of your child or children.
We Keep You Updated about the Status of Your Application
After your application is complete we will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your application. At that time, if you are traveling soon, we will send your application directly to the
board for a decision. If your travel time is still uncertain, you will be notified when your application is prepared to be reviewed by our Board of Directors.
Expedited Grant Processing for Families that Receive Early Travel Notice
If you receive early travel notice or if you begin the grant application process close
to travel we are able to expedite your application.
Funds can be Provided Directly to the Family and Grants May be Used for Travel
If families are paid in full with their agency, we have the flexibility of sending the grant directly to the family. In most cases, funds will be dispersed when a family is ready to travel to bring their child home and can be used for final travel expenses. In adoptions where there is a lengthy in-country stay, or a country where adoptions are infrequent and the time line is uncertain, we may delay sending the grant award until we are sure the adoption is complete and the family is home or ready to return home with their child.
Applications are evaluated without regard
to marital status, gender, race, religion,
or age of the applicants.
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Mission Statement |
Purpose |
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Our mission is to help prevent children from living their entire childhood in international orphanages without the warmth and love of a family. Every child deserves a family and our goal is to unite children waiting for parents, with parents who are committed to love, nurture and care for their children. |
1. To increase the number of children who are adopted internationally by making available grants and low interest loans to families to help with some of the cost of adoption. 2. To decrease the stress that families feel during the hectic and financially difficult time prior to traveling and bringing home their child. 3. To help change a child's future from one without hope to one with many possibilities. |
History of A Child Waits
A Child Waits Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, formed in 1998 by Cynthia and Randolph Nelson. In 1995 we adopted a son and daughter from Russia and in 2001 a daughter from Romania. After we returned from Russia, friends, relatives and strangers met our children and expressed an interest in adopting but could not proceed because of the high cost of adoption. This motivated us to form the foundation to help prospective parents bridge the cost of adoption.
Congratulations to a few of our 2018 grant recipients.
Welcome Home!
Welcome Home!
Geraldine & Sofia - Colombia
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Joshua - China
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Zenha - Ethiopia
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Membership
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North East Small Business Group, Inc.
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