How do you feel about fundraising for funds for adoption?

Question

A lot of couples have the desire to adopt, but the fees scare them off. Although some can afford to raise the child, its sometimes hard to come up with that much money at once.

Just wanted to get a feel for how people feel about contributing money to help fund someones international adoption. Helping to bring a child home, out of an orphanage.?

Would you buy a bracelet to support it, or other items?, or if you were part of a church, would you give a love offering? Or would you purchase a bracelet outside of a K-Mart or Wal-mart?

Please dont say adopt in the US, thats not really an option, with birth mothers changing their mind and all. Less complicated overseas, and a lot of those children live in orphanages.

Answer 1

As long as the adoptive parents were 'fit' to adopt, and met all the legal and ethical requirements, of course!  My husband and l met a similar situation when we started a family, we could afford quite easily the ongoing costs of raising a child, but not the initial adoption fees.  We would have both loved to adopt, but we had two wonderful children biologically, and l'm happy to say we're now in a position to complete our family through adoption.  As for adopting within the US, any adoption is a blessing, but we are choosing an overseas adoption because we feel that the living conditions of children in some of those countries are horrendous.  Personally, l would make any contribution l could, whether it was a donation, fundraising, or financial 'gift'.  Actually, l think yours is a fantastic idea, wouldn't it be wonderful if that could actually be set up to help many loving couples realise the biggest dream anyone could ever have-to be a parent?

Answer 2

I think if it's within a church or social group, where people know the prospective parents who are looking to adopt, then it's fine, and I think plenty of people would support you any way they could.  I would probably feel comfortable donating to people I actually know, for this purpose: people who I know have been wanting a child for some time, and who I believe would be good parents and deserve a child.

However, honestly, if I were approached by a booth of random people outside Wal-Mart looking for donations for this, I'd be like, "Why would I give you money to adopt, or for any reason?  I don't know you; how would I know where the money was going or that you'll be good parents?"  I would not give money to just random people for something like this, and I sort of feel that would be inappropriate to ask from people.

And, too, what would you rather be the method of obtaining your child: loving emotional and financial support from a group of friends and church members who want to see your new family thrive, and are as excited as you are to welcome your new addition - or "Welcome, Kim Lee Chang!  Your arrival to us was funded by a whole bunch of random people we solicited outside of Wal-Mart, right next to the Avon sales booth."

Answer 3

I love the idea of fundraising for adoption. It is expensive. While there is the tax credit and some companies offer adoption reimbursements  those don't come through until AFTER the adoption and money is spent. It helps for a second adoption but not the first.

I would be sceptical of some one I don't know who is fund raising though. I don't know that I would buy something from some one who is selling in front of Wal-Mart or KMart under the guise of adoption. They could be a scam and I don't go there. If I knew some one who was fund raising or a direct friend of a friend was fund raising I would definately go for it. I would also give in a love offering at church.

Answer 4

I think that's a great idea. For me though, I 'm thinking about adoption after given birth and would never think about to take a penny from my babie's parents, because their money's is what my baby will grow up on. Besides I have my own health insurance.

Answer 5

The cost involved in foreign adoption IS VERY expensive.  I do know, however, that it is the quickest way to have a child of your own if you are a couple suffering with infertility.  My husband and I looked into this option before seeking the assistance of a fertility specialist and undergoing IVF.  

Personally, I WOULD purchase items for such a good cause.  I would purchase those items at any of the locations mentioned above.  I have purchased items on e-bay that were funding overseas adoptions in the past.

I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK in your adoption efforts!  I wanted to mention that $10,000 per child is allowed as a tax deduction when adopting.  You may wish to speak to your accountant and find out what that means (bottom line) for your taxes...

Answer 6

I know you asked for people not to say adopt in the US, but  I have to say something. I would support a fundraiser for American adoptions, but not for overseas adoptions.

I just feel that people should adopt here instead of elsewhere...

Answer 7

We adopted both of our children internationally, and I think a lot of people would love contribute. However, if you're not prepared to get a few mean-spirited, and ignorant comments, I would stick to places like churches, workplace, and social groups you're a part of rather then outside of a store.  

  Another idea is to have a big yardsale and have friends, family and church members donate items, and all profits will go towards the adoption.

Answer 8

I WOULD DEFINITELY BUY A BRACELET OR SOMETHING IN ORDER TO SUPPORT ADOPTION!! IT IS A GREAT IDEA!!

Answer 9

I would never support such a cause, but other people are free to waste their money any way they seem fit.

Answer 10

i think it would be nice to buy a baby blanket that some of the proceeds went to help, i too would prefer that it help find a kid in the usa a home. sorry. a blanket would be nice so that when i bundle and snuggle my baby i could think how maybe i helped someone else get to snuggle theirs too.