*Christian Families - GGAM believes that the most important benefit of adoption to orphaned children is to be raised in an atmosphere that cultivates and encourages their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

*Two Parent Families - GGAM recognizes the profound importance of the institutions of marriage and the family in the lives of children.

*Annual Household Income - Adoption expenses will challenge almost every family's finances. Due to the profile of families applying, GGAM is currently considering families with annual household incomes of sixty thousand dollars or less.

 
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?

Step 1 - Submit an application to GGAM along with the $10.00 application fee. Applications can be downloaded on this site. GGAM will acknowledge by mail our receipt of your application.

Step 2 - GGAM sends a short, confidential questionnaire to the references you list on your application. Upon return receipt of reference questionnaires, your application is ready for consideration.

Step 3 - GGAM's approval committee meets the third week of every other month to make decisions regarding grant commitments. All applicants are notified by mail of the grant decisions.

 
HOW DOES THE ADOPTION AID GRANT WORK?

*GGAM notifies the applicant by mail of our commitment of an adoption grant for a specific amount.
*GGAM will send notice of our commitment to other agencies or organizations at the applicant's request.
*The grant is not funded until after placement of the adoptive child(ren) into the applicant's custody.
*The funds are dispersed directly toward adoption expenses. i.e. adoption agency fees, legal fees, travel expenses, etc.
 
WHEN CAN OUR FAMILY APPLY?

Families can be at any stage of the adoption process when applying. GGAM will inquire about your anticipated adoption expenses on the application.

 
HOW MUCH IS A TYPICAL GRANT?

Grant amounts are a function of resources available and families applying. Typical grant amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000 with an average of about $2000.

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