Family Sponsorship Program Information

Congratulations on your decision to adopt a child with special needs through Reece's Rainbow!  All of us here are thrilled for you, and here to help you in any way possible. Although the paperwork is daunting and the costs exorbitant, you likely feel called by God to reach out in this way.   Answering God's call is rarely FREE!  We applaud you for following your heart and accepting the GIFT of life with a child with Down syndrome or other special need. 

Many families have lots of questions about what life will really be like with a child with Down syndrome (if they don't already know).  Every child is different, every need is different, but there are dozens of organizations and support groups available to answer any questions you might have before you adopt.   Please visit our page for "support organizations". 

• This sponsorship program promotes the international adoption of children with Down syndrome. 
• Any adoptive family or qualified individual from anywhere in the world is eligible. 
• Any child with Down syndrome is eligible for sponsorship.
• Starting in January 2008, families hoping to adopt any of our "Other Angels" are also welcome to apply and fundraise through this program.
• Applicants must be actively engaged  in or have an approved home study from a licensed agency.
• Applicants must be able to pay for their own initial costs:  INS apps, home study, documentation.
• The amount you earn towards the adoption of your chosen child will depend on the amount contributed to their sponsorship "account". 
• There is a one-time application fee of $25 for posting, which serves as a donation to the "raising awareness" fund.
• As you are able, we are so grateful for any additional LOVE OFFERING you may be able to give on behalf of your child.   This gift also goes to our Raising Awareness fund.  Reece's Rainbow functions entirely on donations from our families, so your gift actually keep RR operational.
• We will disburse funds directly to your agency or facilitator once your dossier has been submitted and you are given a travel date. 
• Grants are legally placed on the CHILD you are adopting. 
• This is an interactive program, so you will always be kept abreast of your donation totals. 
• Once you have applied, you are in the program and will receive all funds which are donated to your family through your sponsorship listing.  You can help increase this amount by spreading the word, sharing the website, and letting friends and family members know that by donating through us, their contribution is tax deductible. 
• "Reece's Rainbow"  has no control over how much is donated to your family's sponsorship fund.
• In the event that your adoption should not go through, for whatever reason, your $25 application fee is non-refundable.  The donations your child earned in your sponsorship account or whatever was disbursed to your agency will be remain as a GRANT on that particular child, in an effort to locate another adoptive family quickly.
• Reece's Rainbow does, in all good faith, provide the most accurate information about each child as it is given to us by partner adoption agencies.  We can not be held liable or accountable for any changes in a child's status.

If you and your family meet these criteria, please follow these instructions:

1)  Join our Yahoo group at  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/reecesrainbow/

2)  Request an application!

3)  Complete your application electronically and submit it via e-mail or via snail mail. 

4)  Submit your application fee and love offerings here:

FSP Application Donation & Love Offering

We will keep you updated with any new donations that are made towards your adoption journey. 

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