If I Could Say One Thing…About the Cost of Adoption

Hands down, the biggest concern most families have about adoption is the cost. Today, adoptive families are sharing how they would finish this sentence:

It feels overwhelming the entire journey but God will provide! It is SOOOO worth it, the moment you hold that sweet little babe of yours. – Katie

It’s worth every penny. God provides! – Mackensie

 

Overwhelming at times, but keep the faith and know that God provides as others said. Beyond that, we had peace of mind knowing our EM was getting proper care and even yet today 14 months after the birth of our precious son…she still had a resource of counseling and I know she has kept in contact with them. It feels good to know she is well taken care of. – Angela

 

God uses this further His kingdom. On both our adoptions, I loved to see how God brought people to us, when we humbled ourselves to ask, to fundraise in amazing ways. It’s what stopped us for years to start the process and in the end it was not even a factor, just an absolute blessing. – Jenny

 

To me, as a hopeful adoptive parent, the cost is the most stressful part. BUT I know every single penny will be worth it. – Alicia

 

It will make you mad, discouraged, and worry that you will never have enough BUT luckily God always provides. – Wendy

 

It’s to trust Gods timing & all the people around you that He works through. – Jenni

 

Good financial management, budgeting, and consistent reminders of what you’re working toward makes the financial undertaking more manageable. Set small savings goals – your resources will accumulate faster than you think. And you’ll be surprised at the things you can do without when you compare it to what you’re waiting for! – Katie

 

Praaaaaaaaay! And put in a little elbow grease with asking, fundraising, etc. The Lord is so, so, so faithful to provide. – Sarah

 

God will provide. He won’t call you to adopt without providing financially. HE is good! – Caroline

 

It’s worth it. People I thought I could count on for help didn’t come through and people who gave the most surprised me. It’s a wild ride and I thought I had a plan but, God had a different one! – Sarah

 

Though it may seem like a large number, don’t be discouraged. There are many resources and generous people that will help. It will be well worth any amount. – Nathan