[Momof2boysinOH]

Hi Everyone,

Even though my husband and I have decided to adopt from China, I like to read the threads on the Guatemala board and see all the beautiful photos. I was wondering if any of you could offer me some advice about funding an adoption...

Here's what I was thinking. I'm a stay-at-home mom to 2 bio sons but from time to time I do freelance translation work (English/Spanish). Spanish is my first language (my mom is Colombian and my dad is from Spain) and I spent 2 years living in Colombia. I've been doing this kind of work on a very part-time basis for the past 3 years with 20 clients mainly in the banking industry (my professional background was in the financial services industry). Recently as a favor I translated some medical records for a lady in my town who is adopting for a 3rd time from Guatemala. It occurred to me that maybe I could raise some money for my own adoption by charging a small fee to adoptive parents who need translations done. I just don't have any idea how to get started. Do you think I should contact the adoption agencies and see if they could use my services? Or is there a way I can advertise myself to the adoptive parents?

Thanks for your help! And good luck to everyone on their adoption journey!

-Mary
mami de Julian (4/2003) y Christian (12/2004)
paperchasing for Chinese daughter in October