NOTE:
Many employers offer adoption benefits as part of their employee compensation program to help cover a portion of your adoption expenses. Talk to your Human Resources Department to determine if these benefits are available to you.
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For a breakdown of the costs you can expect from all types of adoption, (and to
learn about programs that offer financial aid), visit www.adopting.org. Another alternative is to adopt a child who is in foster care. Because there are so many children in the system, many states reduce or waive adoption fees. Federal and
state assistance programs can help further.
MICHIGAN PROGRAMS:
Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (M.A.R.E.)
3840 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 800-589-6273 TTY: 734-794-2984
The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) is a statewide information
and referral service for families interested in adopting children from foster care,
and for adoption workers looking for homes for these children. The MARE web-
site provides a listing of waiting children in MI and of MI families interested in adopting children with special needs. To view waiting children, please visit the
photo listing page.
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MARE is not a placement service -- we do not provide care for waiting children
and do not complete family home studies or foster care licenses. Instead, MARE refers prospective parents to agencies and answers questions they might have about adoption and children with "special needs." MARE also provides technical assistance to adoption workers and agencies.
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For families outside of MI who are interested in adoption, visit AdoptUSKids.
This is a comprehensive national website with many articles, trainings, and
state-specific links. It also includes photo listings of children all over the U.S.
and the ability to register as an interested family and complete child-specific inquiries.
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Military families should contact agencies in their home state (where you have residency residency) to complete the family assessment. More information may
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If you live outside of MI and are already approved for adoption, you may inquire
on MI children through the AdoptUSKids online inquiry system.
EMBRYO ADOPTION
National Embryo Donation Center
11126 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-777-2013 866-585-8549
Giving Life. Giving Hope:
Now in its fifth decade, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproduction technologies (ART) have been the answer to many families’ baby prayers. How-
ever, this success has created a surplus of frozen human embryos. That surplus
is estimated at roughly 1,000,000 in the United States. Many biological parents
store their frozen embryos for future use. But when those parents have completed their families, they must decide what to do with their remaining embryos. Donating them to another infertile couple is an increasingly popular option. It benefits both
the genetic family and the recipient family.
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Embryo donation, sometimes called embryo adoption, offers embryos the potential
of life. It also allows the recipient mother the chance to carry her adopted child and control the prenatal environment.
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While embryo donation is not for everyone, it can be an opportunity for many who have given up hope of ever raising a child. Located in Knoxville, TN, the NEDC is
the only non-profit, medically-directed organization helping both embryo donors
and recipients.
NATIONAL FINANCIAL GRANTS & LOANS FOR ADOPTION
National Council for Adoption
431 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2561
Phone: 703-299-6633
Search NCFA's Member Directory to find an adoption professional to assist
you with a range of services including home studies, placement services,
expectant parent counseling, birthparent support, legal services, search and
reunion guidance, post adoption support, and much more.
The National Foster Care & Adoption Directory
The National Foster Care & Adoption Directory offers contact information
for State child welfare officials, programs, organizations, and services with
a focus on foster care, permanency, and adoption. Search our directory to
find foster care and adoption agencies, support groups, training- and youth-
specific associations, State offices, and State-sponsored information lines.
Links to websites and agency-specific details are also provided, if available.
ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL GRANTS & LOANS FOR ADOPTION
ABBA Fund
PO Box 868049
Plano, TX 75086-8049
Phone: 888-775-3422
ABBA Fund helps provide adoption assistance for Christian families. The ministry
is best known for our interest-free adoption loans to help with the final costs of an adoption, but very popular also are the Family Adoption Funds that can be set up
as part of our Christian Family Adoption Grant Fund. More than $6.5 million+ in adoption assistance has been provided since 2004 to help Christian families overcome the financial burden of adoption:
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Interest-Free Loans – Simply put, Christian families helping other Christian families adopt … these are the cornerstone of ABBA Fund’s efforts. These loans are typically no more than 1/3 of the overall cost of the adoption, and average in the $6,000 to $8,000 range.
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Christian Family Adoption Grant Fund – A fundraising initiative in our portfolio
of programs, the Christian Family Adoption Grant Fund allows families to ignite generosity in their communities of friends and family to give into a charitable fund
to help reduce the financial burden of their adoption. Grants are made directly to adoption service providers, including home study costs, agency fees, legal costs, and even major medical needs after the child is home.
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In addition to the options above. you’ll also find a depth of relationships, resources and encouragement in our growing community of 1,000+ adoptive families.
A Child Waits / International Adoption Grant Program
1136 Barker Road Suite #12
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 866-999-2445
The International Adoption Grant Program is designed to help children who
are living in international orphanages or international foster care to become
part of a family. Our program is dedicated to helping families complete their
adoption and bring their children home by providing grants to help with some
of the cost of adoption.
Eligibility Criteria:
- U.S. or Canadian Citizens
- Income Criteria - Call Before Applying if Your Current Gross Income
We accept applications from anyone adopting internationally, regardless of race,
age, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
Brittany's HOPE Foundation
1160 N. Market
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Phone: 717-367-9614
Help in adopting internationally, older children and siblings.
Dream4Adoption
Rosenberg, TX
Phone 832-535-4883
To assist in the initial steps of adoption for first time adopting families, through
a monetary donation to their home study. Whether the home study is included
in your agency fees or if you are required to submit payment to an independent
company, we hope to help many families to grow through our assistance.
***Domestic or international adoptions are welcome to apply, however, we
currently only have the ability to fund families that are citizens of the U.S.
Forever Families
17940 Farmington
Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: 734-762-0909
Forever Families Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian ministry. Our
primary mission is dedicated to providing financial assistance to Christian
families who are adopting, both domestically and internationally.
Gift of Adoption Program
1200 Shermer Suite 111
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 877-905-2367
Welcome to the Gift of Adoption Fund. Our mission is to fill the void that
separates child from family –through adoption assistance grants that give
vulnerable children a permanent home and the chance to thrive.
HELPUSADOPT.ORG
P.O. Box 787
New York City, NY 10050
Phone: 917-684-5484
Helpusadopt.org is a national 501(c)(3) financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of ethnicity, gender, marital status, race,
religion, or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions by awarding
grants up to $20,000. We support domestic, international and foster care
adoptions and do not charge our applicants to apply.
Life Song of Orphans (formerly Life International)
PO Box 9
Gridley, IL 61744
Phone: 309-747-4527
We get it. Adoption funding can be overwhelming. Which is why money
is the #1 reason families who consider adopting don’t do it. So we want
to help. We believe every child deserves the love of a family. Thus, our
goal is for kids to be adopted into traditional, 2-parent, Christian families.
We keep financial assistance simple so you can focus on bringing your
child home.
Southpoint Community Christian Church
5699 Fort Street
Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: 734-675-7575 (even after hours)
Southpoint offers an Adoption Fund for local Christian couples who
belong to Bible-teaching churches to be able to pursue adopting. Let
us know if you’d be interested in applying for it in a private message.
The Never Alone Foundation
PO Box 715
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
The Never Alone Foundation invests in families connected with the inter-
national adoption community. Drawing from the foundation’s reservoir,
we bridge the financial gap to assist parents in bringing orphaned children
home. We also offer aid to parents shouldering significant medical expenses
as they endeavor to bring their youngsters to full physical health. And finally,
Never Alone provides financial assistance allowing families to access the unique post-placement services and support that help children with adoption challenges learn to be born in their parents’ hearts.
OTHER SOURCES FOR HOME STUDIES & ADOPTIONS
Adoption Associates, Inc.
26105 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-474-0990
Adoption Associates, Inc. has been serving and supporting birth parents
for over 30 years & is the leading private adoption agency in the State of MI.
With several offices across Michigan, we serve the entire state. AAI provides
services for birth mothers in the Flint area, Lansing area, Detroit area, & the
Grand Rapids area, as well as northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
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No matter where you live, you will be personally cared for by a knowledge-
able, supportive caseworker. An unexpected pregnancy can be challenging
and emotional, but your caseworker will help guide you through every step
of the adoption process.
Our caseworkers are available 24/7 and all services we provide to pregnant
women are free of charge. Call us toll-free at 616-667-0677 or text us at 248-
283-4673. Once you are connected with a caseworker, she will be there for
you throughout the adoption process.
Bethany Christian Services
Global Headquarters:
901 Eastern Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 800-238-4269
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethanychristianservices
Over 75 years ago, we began our work by serving a single child. Today, we
are a global nonprofit—in 30 U.S. states and eight countries—dedicated to
helping families thrive.
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
CSSW Main Building
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-971-9781
Our pregnancy counseling program works with women of all ages exper-
iencing crisis pregnancies. We provide therapy, resources, and whatever
is needed to ensure a safe, successful birth with ongoing support.
Ennis Center for Children
Wayne County
20100 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: 313-342-2699
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Monroe County
125 S. Monroe Suite 302
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-349-6546
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Oakland County
91 S. Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-334-2715
Ennis Center for Children serves all counties in Southeast Michigan with
locations in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne
County. We are a leading agency in finding adoptive families for children,
including those with special needs.
MCHS Family of Services / Detroit Resource Center
Main Office:
26645 W. 6 Mile
Redford, MI 48240
Phone: 313-531-4060
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Detroit Office:
Durfee Innovation Society
2470 Collingswood Suite 108
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: 313-531-4060
MCHS Family of Services is a child welfare agency located in Redford
and Detroit providing foster care and adoption, transitional living, child
abuse prevention and community wellness programs.
Orchards Children's Services
Headquarters / Oakland/ Wayne Counties
24901 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 500
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-258-0440
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Wayne County
7375 Woodward Ave. Suite 2510
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-416-0200
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Macomb County
14460 Lakeside Circle Suite 260
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-997-3886
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Washtenaw County
1995 Highland Dr. Suite F
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-622-0217
Orchards also serves Livingston, Shiawassee and St. Clair, Jackson, Lenawee,
Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee and St. Clair counties and provide Specialized Statewide Services. Since 1986 when Orchards Children’s Services first entered
into the adoptions field, we have completed more than 3,000 adoptions. Although most of the children are adopted by their foster parents or relatives there is no
typical adoptive family and there continues to be an ongoing need for families
who are willing to adopt older children.
SAMARITAS (formerly Lutheran Social Services of Michigan)
8131 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-823-7700
Some 2,500 children in Michigan yearn for their “forever family” right now.
And we know there are many parents who want to grow their families who
do not know how to adopt a child in Michigan or about Michigan foster to
adopt programs. We can help. Matching kids for adoption in Michigan with
loving families is part of our mission and is work that gives us great joy.
Spaulding for Children
16250 Northland Dr. Suite 120
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-443-0300
There are thousands of children and youth in need of a safe and loving home
and you can help. We can help you with the skills and competencies needed
to be a successful parent. The Number #1 requirement is the willingness to
create a life-long impact on a child’s life and we will support you along the
way with training and supportive services.
Wolverine Human Services
Administrative Office:
15100 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Phone: 313-824-4400
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Community Based Offices
20300 Superior
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 734-284-6264
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Community Based Offices
14061 E. 13 Mile Suite 1
Warren, MI 48093
Phone: 586-751-2802
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Wolverine Center
2629 Lenox
Detroit, MI 48215
Phone: 313-822-2400
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Community Based Office
1311 S. Linden Unit D
Flint, MI 48532
Phone: 810-234-0489
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Community Based Offices
43902 Woodward Ave, Suite 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248-724-2643
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