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Adoption is the gift of a lifetime. It brings new life to parentless children; new hope to the childless, and joy to families that extends through generations. The Gift of Adoption Fund turns the dream of adoption into reality for those who could not otherwise afford to adopt. It is a somber fact that many parents and children who desperately desire this gift never receive it. There are so very many children waiting – for parents to embrace and a place to call home. Yet, adoptive parents too are waiting. There are families who would open their arms and homes to a child in a heartbeat but are unable to do so simply because of the financial costs involved in the process. Legal fees, home-study costs, agency fees, travel expenses and other costs can quickly become an insurmountable barrier toward adoption for many people. There exist would-be parents who take out second mortgages, secure loans, tap into retirement sources or savings and even rely on the kindness of friends and extended family only to fall short of the fees required to complete an adoption. Parentless children should not be denied a loving and nurturing family because of the steep, initial costs required to bring them home. It is not right. It should not be this way. Some of the most powerful improvements in human history have been effected by those who have had the courage to say these words, and then act upon them. With this sense of purpose and determination, Gene and Lucy Wyka founded the Gift of Adoption Fund in 1996. |
