Loan Application Forms and Instructions
The forms below are the documents needed to apply for a low-interest loan. If you are applying for both a loan and a grant from our Foundation, please use the loan documents and check the appropriate box for the type of funding you are requesting.
The loan request should include the application forms, the 2 legal documents, the supporting documents, the social worker and agency recommendation forms and the co-signer's consent form and 1040. If you have trouble printing the forms, try changing the margins before printing, otherwise, we would be happy to mail you an application packet. We only accept mailed applications.
The loan request should include the application forms, the 2 legal documents, the supporting documents, the social worker and agency recommendation forms and the co-signer's consent form and 1040. If you have trouble printing the forms, try changing the margins before printing, otherwise, we would be happy to mail you an application packet. We only accept mailed applications.
Forms and Instructions
For your convenience we have included Loan Instructions and a Document Checklist.
Family Forms List:
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Forms to Print and Complete
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Your cover letter is your opportunity to tell the A Child Waits Board about yourselves, about the child you are adopting, and why this loan is important to you. Please describe the child you are adopting and your motivation to adopt, include information about your fundraising efforts, donations, help from extended family, and other loans or grants you have applied for or received. A Child Waits does not require a Statement of Faith and it should not be substituted for the cover letter.
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1. Signed and Notarized Promissory Note
2. Signed and Notarized Terms and Conditions |
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Mailing Address:
A Child Waits Foundation
Attn: Loan Department
PO Box 145
West Lebanon, NY 12195
If sending FedEx or UPS and a physical address is required, please send to:
A Child Waits Foundation
1221 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
We do not accept emailed or faxed applications.
A Child Waits Foundation
Attn: Loan Department
PO Box 145
West Lebanon, NY 12195
If sending FedEx or UPS and a physical address is required, please send to:
A Child Waits Foundation
1221 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
We do not accept emailed or faxed applications.
Agency Forms
These 2 forms need to be completed by your placing agency and home study agency. Please follow-up with your agencies to be sure they have been sent. They can be emailed or faxed to A Child Waits.
Email: deanna@achildwaits.org Fax - (518) 794-6243
Email: deanna@achildwaits.org Fax - (518) 794-6243
1. Agency Recommendation Form
2. Social Worker Recommendation Form |
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After you Submit the Application
Due to the volume of applications we receive it is not always possible for us to follow-up with families regarding incomplete applications, so please contact the Foundation approximately 1-2 weeks after you submit your application to be sure your file is complete.
If your anticipated travel date changes and you believe you will leave sooner than expected please notify the Foundation.
If your status changes and you wish to withdraw your application be sure to notify the foundation.
Due to the volume of applications we receive it is not always possible for us to follow-up with families regarding incomplete applications, so please contact the Foundation approximately 1-2 weeks after you submit your application to be sure your file is complete.
If your anticipated travel date changes and you believe you will leave sooner than expected please notify the Foundation.
If your status changes and you wish to withdraw your application be sure to notify the foundation.