calches

Got a question ladies...dh and I are currently ttc...we are going to be trying that for a year and if nothing happens we are going to look back at adoption...well that being said have any of you applied or gotten a scholarship for adopting?

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Ange75

We didn't get a scholarship but I know there are lots of organizations out there that do provide assistance. We will however, take advantage of the adoption tax credit next year!

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~Traci~

I don't think I've ever heard of any adoption scolarships. I know a lot of people fundraise (garage sales, creating & selling cookbooks, etc). The adoption tax credit helps a great deal! Of course, you have to have the $ up front...

We've been saving for years for this but if we hadn't we'd be saving for another year & fundraising.

The good thing is that most of the time (especially w/ international adoption), you don't have to have the entire amount up front. We've paid very little up to now, our big costs will be when we travel & most of that is very flexible as to how much you spend (like how many souvenirs you buy, when time of year you travel,etc).

Since you're going to TTC for a year, I would start saving every penny you can now. You never know how much you'll save in a year (like cut down your cable, maybe trade your car for a less expensive one, don't eat out as much, rent movies rather than go to the movies, etc).

Good Luck!
Traci

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mommavia

I think you mean a grant instead of scholarship...either way I know you are asking about financial help for adoption. The tax credit is a huge bonus (spread over 5 years until you use it up), but is after the fact.

Here is the most extensive list I have ever seen about adoption grants and finacial help:
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/adoptionhelp/adopthelp.html.

Cynthia

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