Laura Allshouse

is adopting a child from United States of America

There are many ways to grow a family. We've chosen adoption to grow ours. For the last few years this decision has been guiding all of our other major decisions: where to buy a house and what jobs to take, just to name a few. We've known for some time that we wanted to adopt, but took a few years to really research everything from costs, to agencies, to different types of adoptions to make sure we would make the decision that would be the best for us and for our future child. This isn't a decision we've taken lightly.

We are now finally into the process, starting paperwork, home studies, and the biggest: trying to plan financially.

There are many costs associated with adoption and many things adoptive parents must go through that get expensive very quick. And that's not even factoring in the normal costs of adding a new member to your family.

This fundraiser is primarily to aid in costs concerning the agency fees. We have chosen to work with American Adoptions, which is a wonderful agency that not only helps the adoptive parents through every step, but also take into consideration the birth mother, her circumstances, and her needs.

We appreciate any amount given to help us in this process.

Thank you,

Brandon & Laura

Adoption Status

Matched

Adoption Agency

Lifetime Adoption


Updates

  • Update 1

    Update

    August 8, 2024

    We are so appreciative to everyone who has helped us get this far into our journey. We are still waiting for a match. Once we match, there will be some immediate financial needs including costs related to the birth mother's care, legal fees, potential travel fees, etc. We are extremely grateful for any assistance given.

    Thank you so much

$17,735 raised of $30,000 goal
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Donations 21

  • The Fidelity Charitable on behalf of Teffner Fund gave $3,000
  • The Fidelity Charitable on behalf of Teffner Fund gave $5,800
  • Allison Zehr gave $25
  • Rob and Christine Garry gave $1,000
    Congratulations
  • Jake Livingston gave $100
  • Jana Morse gave an undisclosed amount
    Morse
  • Evan Daiglr gave an undisclosed amount
  • Kahwai & Allison Muriithi gave $250
    All the best Laura and Brandon.
  • The Fidelity Charitable gave $5,000
    On behalf of C. Teffner Fund
  • Haleigh Smith gave $100