Welcome to Gift of Adoption Kentucky: Adoption Grants
About Gift of Adoption Kentucky
You don’t have to adopt to give a child a family. Gift of Adoption awards adoption grants to complete adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances – giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive.
Each year, Gift of Adoption Kentucky receives adoption funding requests from approximately 24 qualified families – representing a funding need of $120,000. The goal of the Kentucky Chapter’s all-volunteer board is to raise enough funds to help complete each of these adoptions. 100% of the money raised by the chapter is directed to uniting children with permanent families in the area.
Nationwide, Gift of Adoption is only able to fund 2 out of 3 qualified applicants putting adoption out of reach for many families who otherwise would adopt. Gifts of any amount make a tremendous difference in our ability to remove the financial barrier to adoption and there are many ways to give including online, stock, IRA and Donor Advised Funds, give or learn more.
As of December 31 2024, Gift of Adoption Kentucky has awarded $453,000 in adoption assistance grants across Kentucky to complete the adoptions of 146 children. Download PDF Fact Sheet
If you would like to learn more and get involved locally contact Susan Smith, Chapter Network Officer to get connected and get started.
Kentucky Adoption Success Stories

Jameson, adopted from the U.S.A. in 2023
by Louisville, KY grant family Michael and Maritza
Events
Kentucky Chapter: Gallop for the Gift
The Olmsted 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KYWednesday September 17th | 5:30 – 9:00 PM (ET) | The Olmsted Join us for our 6th annual Gallop for the Gift event, where we’ll raise money for adoption grants