5/5/5

We could not have completed our adoption without the financial support of others. We spent $30,000 in Russia trying to adopt Dasha girl, then another $30,000 for Milo's adoption. Adoption (domestic or international) is not cheap. You are not paying for a child, you are paying for services (home study, background checks, USCIS, agency fees, in-country staff, travel expenses, etc.) It all adds up, though, and I believe firmly that this is money well spent. It is money that is saving the lives of children.

With such daunting numbers, though, families are often dissuaded from adopting. For those who took the brave plunge and committed to a child, some struggle to come up with the necessary funds. Fundraising is absolutely exhausting, both physically and mentally. I think often of how I can help others in their fundraising. I don't have much extra money these days, but I know I can dig deep into my pockets and come up with at least a little. Everyone has at least a few dollars a month they could give, right?

With the knowledge that many people donating small amounts adds up to big money, I have some friends who've started a wonderful program! It's called 5/5/5 for Families. You donate at least $5 on the 5th of each month and the money gets split up among 5 Reece's Rainbow families in the midst of their adoption process. 5 different countries are chosen each month, with one family from each country being selected. Easy and effective! You can even set up your Paypal to donate automatically each month! I think this is such a great way to help kids make it home to their families!

Please consider signing up to donate monthly to this amazing cause! You will be directly helping children with special needs make it home to the families that already adore them! To join the movement and set up your Paypal donation, click here! To learn more about the 5/5/5 program and to join the Facebook page, click here!