Supporting Families Starts with Financial Conversations
November is National Adoption Month—a time to celebrate families formed through adoption and foster-to-adopt. On November 22nd, courts across the country will open their doors to finalize thousands of adoptions, marking a day of joy and transformation for children and parents alike.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the role we, as adoption professionals, play in making adoption more accessible.
At Your Adoption Finance Coach (YAFC), we believe that awareness and transparency are the first steps. Our responsibility is to equip families with the information they need to make educated, confident decisions about their journey. That means openness in documentation, sample budgets, timelines, and expectations—and ensuring that staff have the tools to answer one of the most common questions families ask:
“How much does adoption cost?”
Closely followed by:
“What do other families do?” or “Do we qualify for grants?”
Every adoption is unique, every financial situation is different, and most families simply need reassurance that resources do exist. It’s a full-time effort to guide families through the financial realities of adoption with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
From Awareness to Action
Financial barriers can feel insurmountable. Adoption costs often range from $40,000–$70,000, depending on the path and timeline. Combined with paperwork, emotional strain, and uncertainty, it’s no wonder many families struggle to see a clear path forward.
Money conversations are often the hardest to have. Many families quietly worry about how they’ll cover costs, turning instead to hope or faith that it will all work out. Cultural stigmas around money—especially when intertwined with infertility or previous loss—can make the subject even more difficult to broach.
That’s where adoption professionals make the difference. By addressing financial realities early, providing realistic tools, and maintaining ongoing support, agencies can help families replace fear with informed action.
Upcoming Webinar: How to Talk with Your Families About Finances
Join Kelly Ellison and the Your Adoption Finance Coach team for a special session designed for Executive Directors and agency leaders on navigating financial conversations with families.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- How to introduce the financial discussion with families
- Understanding cultural sensitivities and money mindsets
- Setting realistic expectations without discouraging families
- Best practices for communicating fees, timelines, and next steps
📅 Date: November 18, 2025
🕔 Time: 4:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm ET
🔗 Register Here
Each participant will receive a downloadable “How-To Guide” to implement these best practices within their agency or organization.
Why It Matters
For over 20 years, Your Adoption Finance Coach has supported more than 18,000 families, helping them raise over $18 million toward their adoptions. On average, families using our system raise $15,000–$25,000.
Our proven coaching model bridges the gap between hope and action—empowering professionals to guide families toward successful outcomes and, ultimately, helping more children find their forever homes.
Introducing YAFC Academy
During the webinar, Kelly will also announce the launch of YAFC Academy—a new initiative for adoption leaders and staff. Members gain access to:
- Quarterly Executive Roundtables
- Funding & Tax Trends newsletters
- Educational webinars and resource libraries
The Academy is designed to help professionals stay informed and confident in addressing the financial side of adoption.
National Adoption Month is about more than awareness—it’s about action. When we empower professionals to lead financial conversations with compassion and confidence, we open doors for families who might otherwise believe adoption is out of reach.
Let’s turn awareness into access—together.
