Hello,
Kevin and I are thrilled to announce that we are in the process of adopting siblings!
We are beyond excited and are doing everything we can to welcome these beautiful children into their new home.
As some of you know, adoption has always been on our hearts. We planned on having a mixed family of biological and adopted children from the beginning. However, after four miscarriages we realized that our plan needed to pivot, and move towards the process of adopting children now. We have finished our application and are preparing for the home study and first large payment due Dec 31st.
As part of the adoption process, we are reaching out for support in the form of prayer, fundraising and helping hands with house projects. Financially, it may surprise you to hear that adoption-related costs can easily total $45,000 or more. This is why we have set a goal of $17,000 to help ease the financial burden that often overwhelms adoptive parents.
As you can imagine we have a lot of preparation emotionally and spiritually to receive these children. Please pray for us and our children as they will be navigating the sorrow of losing their biological parents and adapting to a new family and culture.
We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see yourself as part of the community we are building around our children as they grow up.
Please consider donating and/or sharing this crowdfunding page on your social media platforms. We would greatly appreciate it!
Giving Tuesday is Nov 28th! Did you know that many employers offer the benefit of matching your donations? It's true! Many employers want to show they care about what you, their employee, cares about and will match the donation you give to this fundraising campaign. When applying for a matching grant use AdoptTogether by Hoping Hearts Foundation Inc and put "Fonda and Kevin Shiraz, FUN601140" in the notes.
With an employer matching grant you will fill out a form asking for details of the name "AdoptTogether" (it's one word), the amount and a few other details. After they review it and confirm your donation to this campaign they will donate the same amount to it as well. If you donate $10 they will donate $10 therefore doubling your contribution for free! If you work at Nordstrom this is available through https://benevityapp.page.link/rYo2WewYkKv4GA7a7 Feel free to contact me if you need assistance.
Adoption Cost Breakdown: Application: $350 Contract with Agency: $7,850 Home Study: $4,000 Agency Fee: $5,000 Dossier: $1,700 Referral: $5,300 Placement Approval: $6,000 Sibling Program Fee: $6,800 Adoptive Parent Education: $500 Visa: $975 Airfare & Travel: $8,500 Required post-adoption visits/updates: $1,500 Total: $ 48,475
*Donations made through this site are tax deductible as AdoptTogether is a non-profit 501C co.
**Matching Grants! AdoptTogether takes employer matching grants.
