A Child Waits Foundation
Adoption Grants & Adoption Loans for International and Domestic Adoption
We are accepting applications for all of our programs for 2020:
- International Adoption Grant Program
- Domestic Adoption Grant Program
- International Loan Program
New Program for Domestic Adoption
A Child Waits Foundation is pleased to announce our New Domestic Adoption Grant Program. This program is open to United States or Canadian Citizens adopting domestically. We accept applications, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
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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
1. Agency Fees
2. Attorney Fees
3. Travel Costs if Applicable
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.
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 adopting soon, we will send your application directly to the
board for a decision. If your timeline is still uncertain, we will send your application to our Board of Directors at the appropriate time for your adoption.
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. Since our inception we have provided adoption grants and low interest loans to 1862 families leading to the adoption of almost 2360 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 2020. 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.
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.
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.
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 adopting soon, we will send your application directly to the
board for a decision. If your timeline is still uncertain, we will send your application to our Board of Directors at the appropriate time for your adoption.
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. Since our inception we have provided adoption grants and low interest loans to 1862 families leading to the adoption of almost 2360 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 2020. 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.
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.
2018-2019 Outcome and Statistics
We awarded grants to 327 families, which resulted in the adoption of 410 children!
These children came home from 28 different countries including: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hungary, India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Nigeria, Philippines, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Korea, St. Vincent, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Uganda, Ukraine, United States and Vietnam.
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 28 different countries including: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hungary, India, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Nigeria, Philippines, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Korea, St. Vincent, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Uganda, Ukraine, United States and Vietnam.
Because we are committed to helping as many children as possible come home, we provide grants to a high percent of qualified families.
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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 2019 grant recipients.
Welcome Home!
Welcome Home!
Hazel - United States
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Tihamer - Hungary
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Selah - China
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Membership
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