Adoption Grant Requirements
OCF offers two adoption grant programs; the Adoption Grant Program (AGP) and the Military Families Adoption Grant Program (MFAGP).
Adoption Grant Requirements for both grant programs:
♦ Adoption Grant Applicants must have completed a Home-Study, conducted by a licensed State Agency, with a favorable recommendation for adoption.
♦ Adoption Grant Applicants must have received their I-171H - “Notice of Favorable Determination Concerning Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition” from the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services to apply for an Adoption Grant. (If applicable)
♦ Single Persons Adoption Grant Applicants must have a verified annual income that does not to exceed $65,000 annually.
♦ Married Persons Adoption Grant Applicants must have a verified annual income that does not to exceed $75,000 annually.
♦ Adoption Grant Applicants will complete the Foundations Grant Application Form.
♦ Adoption Grant Applicants must submit a copy of the fee agreement from the adoption agency or adoption facilitator they have elected for their adoption.
♦ Special consideration and possible increased Adoption Grants award amounts may be available for Sibling Adoptions and Special Need Adoptions.
♦ Additional Military Families Adoption Grant Program Requirements (MFAGP) Grant Application Requirements: Proof of Service. (See Military Grants Page for further information).
♦ If all documents listed above are not provided the application will be denied without review. Due to the extensive number of applicants there are no exceptions to this policy. Applicants should not provide originals. No copies or documents will be returned to the applicant.
♦ Application Deadline is December 1st of each year.
Grant Award Amounts
Orphaned Children’s Foundation (OCF) provides one time Grants to Adoptive families. The Adoption Grants are provided in January. Award amounts available are based on annual Fundraisers, Donations and Charitable Gifts. Adoption Grant Applicants can only receive an award one time; unless there are no other Adoption Grant Applications pending.
Adoption Grant Application Processing Policy
Complete adoption grant applications are evaluated at the end of the 4th quarter. Applications are processed in the order in which the completed application is received. Incomplete applications will be not considered.
Adoption Grant Notification Procedure
Adoption Grant Applicants and the associated legally registered adoption agency and or adoption facilitator will be provided written confirmation of any Adoption Grant Award amount. OCF does not maintain a waiting list for future grants applications.
Adoption Grant Disbursement Procedure
When generating Adoption Grants the Orphaned Children’s Foundation underwrites associated adoption agency or adoption facilitators fees. Adoption Grants are disbursed as fees are incurred. In the event the Adoption is not completed for any reason the unused amount of the award will be refunded to OCF.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Orphaned Children’s Foundation (OCF) to provide equality of opportunity to all Adoption Grant Applicants. Accordingly, the Foundation does not practice or condone unlawful discrimination in any form against any individuals, volunteers or applicants on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.