Financial Resources for Adoptive Families
The Dave Thomas Foundation's list of FAQs and financial resources available to support families on the adoption journey.
Resource Financial
Financial Training for Foster Youth
The Casey Foundation offers a comprehensive financial education curriculum — built around eight modules or "keys" — to help youth grow their financial aptitude and make better financial decisions.
Adoption Grants: A Child Waits
A Child Waits awards grants to families who are adopting from foster care when expenses are not paid by the state.
Adoption Grants: HelpUsAdopt.org
HelpUsAdopt.org award grants six times a year. Applications must be submitted online by end of day on the date indicated in order to be considered for that cycle.
Adoption Matching Grant
Lifesong offers adoption financial assistance like matching grants, interest-free loans, and adoption crowdfunding pages.
College Fund for Foster Youth
This program is funded by organizations, individuals and families across the country, giving them the opportunity to help fund foster youths’ postsecondary education so they can achieve brighter futures.
Adoption Tax Credit
This adoption tax credit for foster care adoption allows adoptive parents to claim all adoption expenses, including necessary fees, travel expenses and court fees.
Adoption Tax Credit, Loans and Grants
Considering Adoption shares details about the Adoption Tax Credit as well as other commonly asked questions about adoption from foster care