Welcome to Gift of Adoption Missouri: Adoption Grants
About Gift of Adoption Missouri
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 19 qualified families in Missouri — representing a funding need of $121,600. The goal of the Missouri Chapter’s all-volunteer board is to raise enough funds to help complete adoptions for every qualified application. 100% of gifts to the Missouri 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 $457,787 in adoption assistance grants across Missouri to complete the adoptions of 135 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.
Missouri Adoption Success Stories
Odessa and Isaiah, adopted from the U.S.A. in 2021 and 2023 by Kansas City, MO grant family Rachel and Matthew
Vincent, adopted from the U.S.A. in 2025
by Cedar Hill, MO grant family Brittney and Andrew
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