Process Overview - "Say Yes" Adoption Grants
As of December 2020, we've given grants to over 50 deserving families in the U.S.! Our primary goal is for children with special needs to be adopted into traditional, two-parent Christian families; however we do give consideration to other families as well on an individual basis. We also offer a special "Downright Lovable" grant for families adopting children with Down syndrome. We determine what financial assistance will be offered (in following with our grant partner, Lifesong for Orphans) based on the following criteria:
- Leading of the Holy Spirit as the selection committee prays for wisdom
- The needs of the child (special needs, older child, etc.)
- The financial need of prospective adoptive parents
- Letter showing support from the church you attend
- Availability of funds
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Submit your completed "Say Yes" grant application (download below) after your homestudy is complete and you have been matched with a child.
- To comply with IRS guidelines and ECFA best practice, we must receive your complete application before a child is placed in your home.
- Due to the volume of applications received, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing.
- We will prayerfully consider your request and make a determination, indicating the specific amount (if approved). You will receive notification from Open Hearts for Orphans via email at that time.
- If you requested any of the additional funding resources through Lifesong, they will make contact with you directly.
- Any questions or status updates can be sent to openheartsfororphansorg@gmail.com
"SAY YES" - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIFESONG FOR ORPHANS
WHY LIFESONG?
We've aligned ourselves with Lifesong for these reasons:
- They are a trustworthy organization with a history of being good stewards with ECFA Accreditation.
- They share our same belief system.
- They are committed to giving 100% of our donations to the families who need the funds.
- Aligning with Lifesong allows our grant families to additionally apply for financial assistance through interest-free loans, matching grants, and personal crowdfunding sites.
