Everything lately seems like a whirlwind! Things are happening much more quickly than we expected! Everything we've done so far, from the pre-application to the actual application, we've gotten answers for, far quicker than we imagined.
On Wednesday, we were told our social worker would contact us within 15 days, to set up our homestudy. This afternoon, we got that call, and the first part of our homestudy will take place this Tuesday! While we are excited, our minds are spinning with all that we need to get done and have in place!
Many have asked about the cost surrounding adoption. Most domestic adoption costs can be anywhere from $35,000 - $45,000. But with the Adoption Agency we are going through, the cost is much less, an estimated $18,000 - $25,000.
Choosing Hope Adoptions, in Springfield, our adoption agency, they partner with other outreach ministries and churches in Springfield, and fundraise, to cut overhead costs.
We've also been asked how you can help...
We currently have a youcaring site set up (www.youcaring.com/thelevalleys) for donations/contributions, and are planning a few fundraisers that we are so excited to share with you, soon! Raising funds is a very vital part of this journey. While we are able to take care of some, we cannot pay for it all. Once we are matched with a birthmom and child, we will have a better estimated cost for our specific situation.
Above all, we ask for your prayers. We know the Lord will provide and meet the need we have. We are excited to have you walk alongside us, on this journey!
We plan to keep everyone updated as we have news. We do not know the sex of the child or any details regarding that; we must be homestudy approved before we can move along to that part of the process. It is our hope to adopt a newborn! We have been praying for the birth mother and child that the Lord has waiting for us, because we know that the Lord already knows!
Thank you friends, for all your kind messages! We are overwhelmed and so blessed with the amount of support and encouraging words we've received! Not to mention, we've raised $1250.00 in just 48 hours!
God is SO good!
Thank you! We love each and every one of you!
Kevin & Amber
On Wednesday, we were told our social worker would contact us within 15 days, to set up our homestudy. This afternoon, we got that call, and the first part of our homestudy will take place this Tuesday! While we are excited, our minds are spinning with all that we need to get done and have in place!
Many have asked about the cost surrounding adoption. Most domestic adoption costs can be anywhere from $35,000 - $45,000. But with the Adoption Agency we are going through, the cost is much less, an estimated $18,000 - $25,000.
Choosing Hope Adoptions, in Springfield, our adoption agency, they partner with other outreach ministries and churches in Springfield, and fundraise, to cut overhead costs.
We've also been asked how you can help...
We currently have a youcaring site set up (www.youcaring.com/thelevalleys) for donations/contributions, and are planning a few fundraisers that we are so excited to share with you, soon! Raising funds is a very vital part of this journey. While we are able to take care of some, we cannot pay for it all. Once we are matched with a birthmom and child, we will have a better estimated cost for our specific situation.
Above all, we ask for your prayers. We know the Lord will provide and meet the need we have. We are excited to have you walk alongside us, on this journey!
We plan to keep everyone updated as we have news. We do not know the sex of the child or any details regarding that; we must be homestudy approved before we can move along to that part of the process. It is our hope to adopt a newborn! We have been praying for the birth mother and child that the Lord has waiting for us, because we know that the Lord already knows!
Thank you friends, for all your kind messages! We are overwhelmed and so blessed with the amount of support and encouraging words we've received! Not to mention, we've raised $1250.00 in just 48 hours!
God is SO good!
Thank you! We love each and every one of you!
Kevin & Amber
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