A Child Waits Foundation
Adoption Grants & Loans for International Adoption
Grants for Domestic Adoption
Grants for Domestic Adoption
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help prevent children from living their entire childhood without the warmth and love of a family by supporting international and domestic adoption through adoption grants and loans.
Purpose
To increase the number of children who are adopted by providing grants and low interest loans to families to help with the cost of adoption.
COVID-19 Foundation Update
A Child Waits Foundation is open and we continue to accept grant and loan applications, take phone calls and reply to emails.
A Child Waits Foundation is open and we continue to accept grant and loan applications, take phone calls and reply to emails.
Domestic Adoptions:
Most domestic adoptions are proceeding normally and we continue to process grant applications for these adoptions. We are also able to accept applications from families that receive a referral with short notice.
International Adoptions:
Since most international adoptions have been delayed if you have already submitted your application we will hold it until you are able to continue the adoption. If you would like to submit a new application for international adoption we will accept it at this time and hold it for the future or you can wait to apply until the country reopens to adoption.
We hope you stay safe and healthy during this time of deep uncertainty.
Most domestic adoptions are proceeding normally and we continue to process grant applications for these adoptions. We are also able to accept applications from families that receive a referral with short notice.
International Adoptions:
Since most international adoptions have been delayed if you have already submitted your application we will hold it until you are able to continue the adoption. If you would like to submit a new application for international adoption we will accept it at this time and hold it for the future or you can wait to apply until the country reopens to adoption.
We hope you stay safe and healthy during this time of deep uncertainty.
Our Programs
We are accepting applications for all of our programs for 2020.
At this time we do not have a loan program for domestic adoption.
At this time we do not have a loan program for domestic adoption.
Applications are evaluated without regard to race, age, ethnicity,
religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
We welcome applications from singles and couples adopting
either domestically or internationally.
religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
We welcome applications from singles and couples adopting
either domestically or internationally.
The Application Process is Clear and Concise
Personal Attention a Phone Call Away
We are available by phone from 9-4 EST, Monday-Friday and we respond promptly to all inquiries.
There are No Deadlines for Applications
There are no firm deadlines and you may apply at any time after you have a completed home study.
We Keep You Updated about the Status of Your Application
We contact families to acknowledge receipt of their application and remain in contact with them until our Board has made a decision regarding a grant award or loan availability.
Expedited Grant Processing
If you receive early travel notice or in the case of domestic adoption the baby is going to be born sooner than anticipated we may be 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 adoption professionals, we have the flexibility of sending the grant directly to the family.
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 to adopt.
Commitment to Families
In prior years we awarded grants to more than half of eligible families that applied and we are dedicated to doing the same in 2020.
Our Outcome Over the Past Two Years
During 2018 and 2019 we awarded grants to 325 families, which resulted in the adoption of more than 400 children!
Our Outcome Since Inception
Since our inception we have provided adoption grants and low interest loans to 1,874 families leading to the adoption of more than 2,380 children.
Congratulations to a few of our 2019 grant recipients.
Welcome Home!
Welcome Home!
Hazel - United States
Elsie - United States
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Tihamer - Hungary
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Selah - China
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