Fundraising

I have always been a pay as you go person. When looking into foreign adoptions I realized I may have to do something I am not used to, ask for money. While it is against my grain, I also know that there is no way we are going to be able to help a child with out help from others. I decided to make a list, not just for others but for myself that details why you should fundraise for special needs adoptions.

1. The most obvious answer is, it's expensive and we can't do it alone! With special needs children agency fees are waived and grants are often available however that never covers the whole cost. Agencies that give grants expect that you will also fundraise in order to raise awareness and earn your grant. Also, once the child is in this country they will need medical care which also costs money even with the best medical insurance. Getting the adoption costs reduced at least relieves part of the family's financial burden. In the case of special needs children, it really does take a villiage to raise them!

2. It really is saving a child. If we don't do this, there isn't a queue of people behind us that will take this child. Most special needs children are not adopted. If left in their own country they will be literally dumped in mental or medical institutions where their life expectancy is reduced dramatically. Many of their conditions are treatable and they can live happy, productive lives here in America.

3. We need to raise awarness. Even if people don't help me out I hope they are now more aware of organizations like Reece's Rainbow and Brittnay's Hope that support special needs children and adoption. With out these organization more children world wide would end up in rather dyer circumstances.

4. It is tax deductable! These are non-profit organizations! You can make donations in the name of your favorite child and it goes specifically to their case. You can also donate to other humanitarian efforts at orphanges around the world.