Welcome to Gift of Adoption Kentucky: Adoption Grants
in vulnerable circumstances—giving them permanent families and
a chance to thrive.
assistance to complete adoptions.
in your adoption journey, consider applying for a Gift of Adoption grant.
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 receives requests from approximately 25 qualified families in Kentucky — representing a funding need of $160,000. The goal of the Kentucky Chapter’s all-volunteer board is to raise enough funds to help complete adoptions for every qualified application. 100% of gifts to the Kentucky Chapter fund adoption grants, uniting children with permanent, loving families.
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, 2025, Gift of Adoption has awarded $542,073 in adoption assistance grants across Kentucky to complete the adoptions of 166 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
Penelope, adopted from the U.S.A. in 2025
by Crittenden, KY grant family Alexandra & Nathan
Events
Events
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Kentucky Chapter: Dining Challenge at Grassa Gramma
Grassa Gramma 2210 Holiday Manor Center, Louisville, KY, United StatesSunday, August 2nd, 2026 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM (ET) | Grassa Gramma Join the Dining Challenge! 10% of sales will be donated to the Gift of Adoption Kentucky Chapter
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Kentucky Chapter: Gallop for the Gift
The Olmsted 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KYFriday, November 6th | 5:30 – 9:00 PM (ET) | The Olmsted Join us for our 7th annual Gallop for the Gift event, where we’ll raise money for adoption grants
Chapter Board Members
We are currently seeking leaders throughout the state to join our Chapter Board and help us grow and reach more families – learn more
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