Hi! We are Josh, Brandy, and Amelia Jane, and we are adopting a baby. We have been led to adoption throughout our marriage and we are walking through the process daily. We have been matched with our sweet, brave birth mother and look forward to meeting our new child in July!
One of the essential parts of the journey is covering the adoption expenses. The total cost of our adoption is $45,500. We have paid $35,500 already and need to raise the remaining $10,000.
We’re working hard to cover as many of these expenses ourselves.
-PRAYERS: This is the most effective way you can support us! We know so many people are praying for us, for our birth momma, and for our baby. It means the world to us to be supported in this way.
Please consider donating. On average we have $5000 due at the end of April, and May. These funds go to cover legal fees, the birth mom’s expenses, and the agency guiding her through the process.
STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Barkley 09982”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.
Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.
- In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
- Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
- *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card