{"id":1643,"date":"2019-07-29T05:18:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T05:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/?page_id=1643"},"modified":"2022-11-29T16:29:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T16:29:42","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/heartofadoptionsalliance.com\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”section mt-0″][vc_column rsclass=”clean”][theme_rslider_element rs_num=”1″ dots=”true” zoom=”false” rs_images=”1646″][\/theme_rslider_element][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1564382807120{padding-top: 65px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”intro-content”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1563000899805{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Resources” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36px|text_align:center|color:%233e3e3e|line_height:1.5em” use_theme_fonts=”yes” rs_decor_place=”2″ el_class=”weight-700 domestic-h2″ css=”.vc_custom_1564378460086{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading text=”The information provided below is designed to help. Please click on each of the categories to learn more.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:18px|text_align:center|color:%233e3e3e|line_height:30px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” rs_decor_place=”2″ css=”.vc_custom_1588224078373{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”resources-accs”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1647″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_single_image][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1564379620383{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Adoption Education and Consulting” tab_id=”1564379566165-134e69a1-4304″][vc_column_text]The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)<\/span><\/strong>
\nMadeleine Krebs, LCSW-C, Clinical Director
\n3919 National Drive #200
\nBurtonsville, MD 20866
\nPhone: 301.476.8525<\/a>
\nFax: 301.476.8526
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.adoptionsupport.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Counseling Associates of Aermiocoam<\/span><\/strong>
\n501 Goodlette Road North
\nSuite A-202
\nNaples, FL 34102
\nPhone:\u00a0 239-289-9796<\/a>
\nFax:\u00a0 239-732-5955
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.americascounselors.com<\/a>
\nDeborah A. Harrison, Ph.D.
\nBarbara Leah, Psy.D.
\nTina (Kaestner)Jules, Psy.D.
\nRosemary McCullough, Ph.D.
\nMary Cown, Psy.D.
\nParker Mott, Psy.D.<\/p>\n

Insight Counselors, P.A.<\/span><\/strong>
\nCarol Crow, LMHC, NCC, BCETS
\n200 South Hoover Boulevard, Suite 170
\nTampa, FL 33609
\n813-915-1038<\/a> phone
\n888-218-7138 fax
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/insightcounselors.com<\/a><\/p>\n

International Pediatric Health Services, PLLC\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\nDr. Jane Aronson, FAAP
\n92 Burnett Avenue #103
\nMaplewood, NJ 07040
\nP: 917.538.5217<\/a>
\nE: orphandoctor@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Marlynn Pharnes, LMHC 6039<\/span><\/strong>
\nCypress Gardens Boulevard #164
\nWinter Haven, FL
\nEmail:\u00a0marlynn@marlynnpharnes.com<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0http:\/\/marlynnpharnes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Sylvia Thomas Center for Adoptive and Foster Families<\/span><\/strong>
\n500 Lithia Pincrest Road
\nBrandon, FL 33511
\nPhone: 813-651-3150<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0www.sylviathomascenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Cindy Kaleita<\/span><\/strong>
\nCynthia A. Kaleita, LMHC, LLC
\n2756 Deer Berry Court
\nLongwood, FL 32779
\n407-342-6288<\/a>
\ncynthia@cynthiakaleita.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Joel Shulkin, MD, MPH, FAAP<\/p>\n

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician<\/p>\n

International Adoption Clinic<\/p>\n

Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s Hospital<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.hopkinsallchildrens.org\/services\/international-adoption-clinic<\/a><\/p>\n

Program Brochure<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_single_image image=”1652″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_single_image][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1564379620383{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Adoption Information” tab_id=”adoption-information”][vc_column_text]Adoptive Families Magazine<\/span><\/strong>
\n108 West 39th Street, Suite 805
\nNew York, NY 10018
\n800-372-3300<\/a>
\nWebsite:\u00a0 adoptivefamilies.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Creating A Family<\/span><\/strong>
\n874 Lambs Creek Road
\nBrevard, NC 28712
\nWebsite:\u00a0 https:\/\/creatingafamily.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption<\/span><\/strong>
\n4900 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard
\nDublin, OH 43016
\n1-800-ASK-DTFA
\ninfo@davethomasfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Evan B Donaldson Adoption Institute<\/span><\/strong>
\n120 East 38th Street
\nNew York, NY 10016
\n212-925-4089<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_single_image image=”1656″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_single_image][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1564379620383{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Attorneys” tab_id=”attorneys”][vc_column_text]Law Offices of Jeanne T. Tate<\/span><\/strong>
\n418 W. Platt Street, Suite B
\nTampa, Florida 33606
\n813-258-3355<\/a><\/p>\n

Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) provides a credentialed presence in the law of family formation and is the largest professional organization of its type. AAAA and its attorneys are dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption and ART law, advocating for laws and policies to protect the best interests of children, the legal status of families formed through adoption and ART, and the rights of all interested parties including birth parents, adoptive parents, surrogates, donors, and\u00a0 intended parents.<\/p>\n

AAAA includes 470 attorneys, law professors, and judges who are recognized as Fellows and have extensive experience in the practice of adoption law, ART law, or both. Located around the world \u2013 including the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Israel, and the United Kingdom \u2013 Fellows of AAAA are considered legal thought leaders and are a highly-vetted, experienced group.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_single_image image=”1653″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_single_image][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1564379620383{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Books” tab_id=”books”][vc_column_text]Tapestry Books<\/span><\/strong>
\nP.O. Box 651
\nRingoes, NJ 08551[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1651″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_single_image][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1564379620383{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_tta_section title=”Financial Assistance” tab_id=”financial-assistance”][vc_column_text]Your Adoption Finance Coach <\/span><\/strong>
\nHeart of Adoptions partners with the Adoption Finance Coaching Program to assist our families in finding the financial resources they need to complete their adoption. Experienced finance coaches assist families in grants, loans, fundraising, budgeting and more. Click here to access the Adoption Finance Coaching Portal<\/a><\/p>\n

The Orphan Foundation<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe Orphan Foundation provides financial support and information to adopting families, as well as services to institutionalized orphans around the world. They currently provide grants of $1,250 to families who have successfully completed their home study, and who can demonstrate to the foundation\u2019s Board of Directors that a grant will make the pivotal difference in families ability to adopt a child. Visit www.theorphanfoundation.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Affording Adoption Foundation<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe Affording Adoption Foundation raises money and makes grants to Adoptive Parents in financial need at the completion phase of the adoption process. Visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.affordingadoption.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

A Brother\u2019s Love<\/span><\/strong>
\nA Brother\u2019s Love is dedicated to helping Christian families overcome the financial barriers associated with international adoption. Visit A Brother\u2019s Love Adoption Grant Fund or email\u00a0abrotherslove@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Help Us Adopt<\/span><\/strong>
\nHelpusadopt.org<\/a>\u00a0is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) financial assistance grant program providing qualified couples and individuals \u2013 regardless of race, ethnicity, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability \u2013 with grants of up to $15,000 towards their domestic, international, foster, or special needs adoption expenses. Visit\u00a0Helpusadopt.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Grant for Adoption or Fertility Treatment<\/span><\/strong>
\nTinina Q. Cade Foundation (TQCF) is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of families battling infertility. Please visit the Cade Foundation\u2019s (www.cadefoundation.org<\/a>) grant page for more information about grants which provide up to $10,000 per family for adoption or fertility treatment. Grants are awarded twice per year and the number of applications funded as well as the amount of funding depends on the success of the Cade Foundation\u2019s fundraising activities (i.e. the more we raise, the more we can give away). To date, 46 families have been funded. For more information please visit the website.<\/p>\n

Jaya Laxmi Co.<\/span><\/strong>
\nJaya Laxmi Co. is a fundraising organization that works to raise funds for people wanting to adopt. There are no up-front fees and they only accept prospective adoptive parents who have already passed a Home Study, and have affiliated with a legitimate Adoption Entity. Visit\u00a0www.jayalaxmi.net<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Gift of Adoption Fund<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gift of Adoption provides adoption assistance grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children from the U.S. and around the world. Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or marital status). Grants are awarded to help complete domestic, international, foster care, and relative adoptions. Visit their website at www.giftofadoption.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information or call 877-905-2367<\/a> or E-mail:\u00a0info@giftofadoption.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

National Adoption Foundation (NAF)<\/span><\/strong>
\nNAF provides adoption assistance for prospective or adoptive parents by proving financial support, information and services and specializes in helping adoptive parents with the costs associated with adopting and raising a child. They provide grants and loans to help fund legal or adoption fees, educational expenses, or the day-to-day costs of raising a family. Visit their website at\u00a0www.nafadopt.org<\/a>\u00a0or call 800-258-4207<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

The National Adoption Foundation, in conjunction with a leading national banking institution, is now pleased to bring to the adoption community an innovative financial loan program tailored to the needs of our community. This program is set up to provide anyone looking to adopt with the necessary financial resources to complete their adoption. Go to our site\u00a0www.fundyouradoption.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0for more details. Brief highlights of this loan program are as follows:<\/p>\n