After the heartache of three miscarriages and the $82,000 expense of fertility treatments over a two year period, Becky and Kipp Fawcett were nearly broke, but could still afford an adoption.
Their baby Jake's adoption was finalized on October 12, 2006.
When the couple learned that others with fewer financial resources would be unable to adopt children if they could not afford the process, the Fawcetts established the non-profit organization HelpUsAdopt.org.
HelpUsAdopt.org offers grants of between $500 and $15,000 toward adoption expenses for U.S. citizens who apply and qualify for this financial assistance. Look for more specifics about these adoption grants here or telephone 917-684-5484.
According to its founders:
We [Becky and Kipp Fawcett] dedicate HelpUsAdopt.org to the countless parents waiting to adopt and to the thousands of birthparents selfless enough to let us adopt your children. And of course to our son Jake and a very special woman whose kind heart will never be forgotten.
It's takes a kind heart to know a kind heart.
Best wishes to the Fawcetts as they launch their foundation in Philadelphia when National Adoption Month begins today.
(c) 2007 Marybeth T. Hagan
Crossposting with http://www.mothermayibeborn.com
