New Beginnings Grant Programs

New Beginnings offers two grant programs to help reduce financial barriers for families in need and in support of waiting children.

Morocco Kafala Grant

The Morocco Kafala Fund provides financial assistance to families with financial need and Heritage families adopting through New Beginnings’ Morocco program. Kafala Fund Grants are also available to families adopting a waiting child. A waiting child is generally defined as a child over age three or a child with identified medical, developmental, or other needs that may make placement more complex.

Beyond the Placement Grant

The Beyond the Placement Grant Program provides additional support to families adopting a waiting child through New Beginnings programs.

Eligibility Guidelines

• Applicants must be active in a New Beginnings program
• A completed and approved home study is required prior to application
• For a grant supporting a waiting child, families must be approved or seeking approval to adopt a waiting child
• For a Moroccan Heritage grant, the family must be of Moroccan heritage
• All other grants, financial need must be demonstrated

As a general guideline, financial need may be indicated by:

• Household income below $125,000
• Limited savings (generally below $50,000)
• Other circumstances will be considered.

 Grant Amounts

• Morocco Kafala Fund: typically $500 to $2,000
• Beyond the Placement Grant (waiting child): typically $1,000

If you have any questions on the Morocco Kafala Fund Grant or the Beyond the Placement Grant, e-mail New Beginnings at nb@new-beginnings.org or call Timothy Sutfin at 516-747-2207.