Adoption Costs
When deciding whether to adopt domestically or internationally, families must consider the costs involved. Not only the agency (or agencies) adoption fees, but USCIS fees, notary, translation, Court / Re adoption fees, travel (hotel and airfare) and other costs. Not all fees are due up front, but families must have a comfortable and realistic budget in place.
Bal Jagat- Children's World Inc. has many resources to assist families. Organizations providing grants to families are available as well as adoption loans. Many companies offer financial stipends to families when adopting. There are also religious based organizations who donate to families, and companies who give based when a family adopts a special needs child.
Please contact us for more information and discuss with us at the Orientation appointment.
Please visit the Social Media/Blogs/Newsletter page to find the current newsletter as well as previous issues. There is useful information in each issue.
http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters.
The February 2014 Issue has information about the Adoption Tax Credit: http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters/february-2014-newsletter-the-love-issue
The September 2014 issue has the financial aspects of adoption article:
http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters/september-2014-newsletter
The October 2015 issue has many financial resources for families: http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters/october-2015-bal-jagat-childrens-world-inc-newsletter
Bal Jagat- Children's World Inc. has many resources to assist families. Organizations providing grants to families are available as well as adoption loans. Many companies offer financial stipends to families when adopting. There are also religious based organizations who donate to families, and companies who give based when a family adopts a special needs child.
Please contact us for more information and discuss with us at the Orientation appointment.
Please visit the Social Media/Blogs/Newsletter page to find the current newsletter as well as previous issues. There is useful information in each issue.
http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters.
The February 2014 Issue has information about the Adoption Tax Credit: http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters/february-2014-newsletter-the-love-issue
The September 2014 issue has the financial aspects of adoption article:
http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters/september-2014-newsletter
The October 2015 issue has many financial resources for families: http://www.baljagat.org/social-media--blogs-newsletters/october-2015-bal-jagat-childrens-world-inc-newsletter
Adoption Tax Credit
As of the date of the website update, the Adoption Tax Credit is $13,800.
Read more: http://www.adoptionhelp.org/adoption-tax-credit#ixzz3yxRimoMD
https://www.nacac.org/help/adoption-tax-credit/adoption-tax-credit-faqs/
For more information please visit: http://adoptiontaxcredit.org/faqs/
The Adoption Learning Partners also have a free course on this topic: http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/catalog/courses/adoption-tax-credit.cfm
There is also a free course taught by Adoptive Families Magazine:
https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/how-to-adopt/adoption-tax-credit-webinar-wilmoth/
Please also see the link: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607.html
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
According to https://www.nightlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Adoption-Assistance-Program-03072013.pdf, the following financial grant information exists. Please note: Bal Jagat- Children's World Inc. is only sharing this information found online to assist families in the adoption process and has not verified the information below. Please contact us if you feel that information is invalid and should be removed.
ADOPTION ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: Adopting a child from the state that has a disability qualifies families for a monthly check of $1000 until the child is 18 or 19 if the child stays in school. They also receive a medical card for the child for the same time period. http://manuals.sp.chfs.ky.gov/chapter13/30/Pages/1339AdoptionAssistance.aspx
GOLDEN DAWN ADOPTION ASSISTANCE LDS and other Christian families adopting a special needs child may apply for a grant of up to $2,000. Grants will be provided approximately quarterly. A family must have accepted a referral of a special needs child to be awarded a grant. The Application should be sent directly to Golden Dawn.
KYLE REAGAN FOUNDATION: Awards needs-based grants to childless couples pursuing an international adoption, and who live within a 30-mile radius of Evansville, IN. http://kylereagan.org/Grantinformation.html
PARENTHOOD FOR ME: Provides grants for parents building their families through adoption http://www.parenthoodforme.org/grants/
BRITTANY’S HOPE ADOPTION: Grants http://www.brittanyshope.org/seedling/
HIS KIDS TOO! Adoption Assistance http://www.hiskidstoo.org/adoption-info/adoption-financial-assistanceprogram
A BROTHER’S LOVE :Grant http://www.abrotherslove.info/A_Brothers_Love/Grants.html
KATLYN’S FUND: Grant applications http://www.katelynsfund.org/grants
FOUNDING FAMILIES FUND: Grant
http://www.houseinnashville.com/Founding_Family_Foundation/page_1708083 .html IBSEN
ADOPTION.COM -Loan: https://adoption.com/loans
ADOPTION NETWORK: Grant http://www.ibsenadoptionnetwork.com/home.html
UNITED WAY INTERNATIONAL Helps with travel costs for children who are adopted and who are suffering from serious medical problems that need urgent medical attention. http://www.unitedway.org/pages/about-united-way-worldwide/
Parents-to-be-Award – For adoptive couples waiting to adopt. http://www.helpingkidscope.com/request-help.htm
LOVE HAS COME: Grant http://www.lovehascome.com/forever-family-fund
MILITARY REIMBURSEMENTS: Active-duty military personnel are eligible for a reimbursement of up to $2,000 per child adopted to cover one-time adoption-related costs such as application and court fees or travel expenses. No more than $5,000 can be reimbursed in any one year, and payments are only issued after adoptions are finalized.
http://www.militaryfamily.org/your-benefits/adoption/
A CHILD WAITS FOUNDATION: www.achildwaits.org, cnelson@achildwaits.org
Adoption loans (3%) and grants
GIFT OF ADOPTION FUND: Adoption grants -average $3,500, up to $7,500. Go to giftofadoption.org for grant application.
America's Christian Credit Union (ACCU): 1800-343-6328, www.AmericasChristianCU.com, adoption@americasccu.com, Adoption Loans (6.99%), grants, home equity line of credit
There are also many companies that give financial assistance for adoption:
Starbucks- http://assets.starbucks.com/assets/7343fbbdc87845ff9a000ee009707893.pdf
Walmart- https://news.walmart.com/2018/01/11/walmart-to-raise-us-wages-provide-one-time-bonus-and-expand-hourly-maternity-and-parental-leave
Estee Lauder- $10,000 plus 20 weeks paid leave
You may need to check with your employer if they are able to give any adoption benefits.
https://adoption.com/8-companies-with-the-best-adoption-benefits
http://www.resources4adoption.com/free-resources/financial-resource-overviews/companies-with-adoption-benefits.html
The Dave Thomas Foundation:
Please check out the website: https://davethomasfoundation.org/free-resources/
for many financial resources, including adoption benefits in the workplace.
If you are not sure if your company gives any adoption benefits, check the Dave Thomas Website: https://dciw4f53l7k9i.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DTFA_Top100_Final.pdf
for the 100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces. Many companies are giving families a lump sum when they adopt. There is also information on how to make your company more "adoption friendly," https://davethomasfoundation.org/product/adoption-friendly-workplace-kit/
Please check out the website: https://davethomasfoundation.org/free-resources/
for many financial resources, including adoption benefits in the workplace.
If you are not sure if your company gives any adoption benefits, check the Dave Thomas Website: https://dciw4f53l7k9i.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DTFA_Top100_Final.pdf
for the 100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces. Many companies are giving families a lump sum when they adopt. There is also information on how to make your company more "adoption friendly," https://davethomasfoundation.org/product/adoption-friendly-workplace-kit/
Adoption Airfare Discounts Please note: BJCW Inc has no affiliation with either of these organizations. Adoptive applicants must complete their own research and decide whether or not to use their services. We are simply sharing information that may be useful.
http://www.adoptionairfare.com/
http://goldenruletravel.com/
http://www.adoptionairfare.com/
http://goldenruletravel.com/
"Adoption is a gift of life." Hemlata Momaya, MSW, Executive Director
You ladies are 'Jam Up!' You have an amazing program. Congratulations on your Hague Accreditation renewal. I know you will continue to bring joy to children and families. (Mike A, Community Member)
"Mausami and her team have been in business for over 30 years, and it's clear why--they obviously love what they do and love helping people create their forever family. I highly recommend them --call, ask for advice, they will help you find a way!" (Virginia W)
"Bal Jagat gave me a family that loves me unconditionally and for that I am forever grateful!"- Elena W. (Adopted child from Romania, age 19)
"We are forever grateful to you and Bal Jagat for helping us create our forever family with our beloved and amazing son N!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and Happy 36th Anniversary!!!! We love you! xoxo " S. & P. (Adoptive family with a son from Romania).
"Happy 33rd, Bal Jagat! Thank you so very much for such a wonderful program that has and continues to touch so many souls. Wishing your organization another 31 years!" - David H. (Adopted child [now adult] from India).
"Congratulations! So much gratitude for the joy you bring to our world...I am blessed to know you and Mausami." - S. (Adoptive parent in process).
"Our son has been with us for 20+ years. N. is a great son." - John C. (Adoptive father of a son from Russia).
"The Bal Jagat Team is simply outstanding. Hemlata and Mausami both work extremely hard to satisfy all of their clients with a personal touch. It is mind boggling how they are able to juggle so much with just a two person run adoption agency with help from their social workers. You get such a warm inviting feeling when you visit the office and see all of the children that have helped, and talk with these two ladies. You can see they are truly passionate about adoption. I knew nothing about what the "Hague" meant and the significance of the agency being accredited but Mausami explained it well. You will be in good hands with this agency. Hemlata has been doing this work for over 30 years and her and her daughter are able to manifest a vision of helping as many orphaned children be in happy homes in the United States." - Johnny R.
"Congratulations!!!! We love you." - Amy L. (Mother of an adopted daughter from India).