Counseling Grant is sponsored by Pathways for Little Feet. Pathways for Little Feet offers grants to individuals and families involved in adoption and foster care to offset the cost of counseling and parenting resources.

Counseling & Therapy Grants | Pathways for Little Feet Grants for trauma-informed therapy Get the Support your Family needs to Thrive Access to adoption-competent mental health professionals shouldn’t depend on your finances. Pathways offers grants to individuals and families at every step of their journey to help make healing and growth possible for everyone.

Apply for a Counseling Grant Healing Starts with Support Navigating the adoption and foster care journey isn’t a linear process. With access to counseling and parenting resources, you can develop realistic expectations for your child’s growth and pursue a healthy family dynamic. Our grants offset the cost of counseling, ensuring that finances aren't a barrier to receiving the care and support your family deserves.

Grant Amount Up to $1,500 per family/individual Coverage Included Average 3 months of consistent counseling Provider Requirements Licensed, adoption-competent, trauma-informed professionals Family Contribution 20% of counseling costs Approval Timeline Applications reviewed on a monthly basis Help your family navigate the unique challenges of adoption.

Together, you can learn to advocate for each other's needs and understand one another better. Adoption can bring up complex emotions and experiences. Individual therapy offers a safe space to process your story, build resilience, and find support for your journey—wherever you are.

Every family has unique needs and goals. That’s why our grant covers play therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, and other mental health counseling services to ensure you find the method that works best for you. Equip your marriage with the tools you need to navigate the adjustments that come with expanding your family.

Strengthen your communication, commitment, and connection with each other to build a lasting relationship. Understanding and addressing the experiences of everyone involved in the adoption and foster care process is crucial to the long-term success of every family. Our grants are available to everyone, whether you've worked with us before or not.

Adoptive & Foster Families Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to connect with your child through empathy and compassion. Foster a strong sense of self to build healthier relationships, maintain open communication with others, and promote personal growth and healing. Prepare to navigate the variety of emotions that come with the adoption process with professionals who care.

Learn how to manage the complex feelings of waiting and anticipation that accompany the adoption process.

Eligibility & Requirements Established relationship with an adoption-competent counselor or therapist Seeking trauma-informed, adoption-competent mental health counseling Completed grant application and related documents "This counseling and therapy grant has truly allowed us the freedom to get the support our son and our family need."

It’s important to acknowledge the grief and loss associated with the adoption journey, no matter your role. Working with an experienced counselor can help you process and prepare for what’s ahead. Support your child’s social, emotional, and mental well-being.

By working with an adoption-competent counselor, you can learn discipline techniques and conflict resolution strategies to foster a healthy relationship. Adoptees may lack a sense of self that affects their relationships, growth, and behavior. Developing a new identity as a family unit alongside a trained professional can strengthen connections and support healthy development.

Some children enter into their journey with traumatic experiences. Empowering adoptees to process their complex feelings with compassionate professionals helps prepare them for future conflict and maintain healthy relationships. Rebuilding bonds and attachments with a new family takes time.

Partnering with an adoption-competent counselor can help establish trust between the child and parent, plan healthy routines, and equip parents with sensitivity training. "This counseling and therapy grant has truly allowed us the freedom to get the support our son and our family need." "I just really can't say enough about what a game changer getting post placement care is and having the financial support.

We were drained from two international adoptions, and Pathways served us by being Jesus to us through their generosity. Through the staff checking in to pray and knowing our story, checking in so so much love and appreciation to the pathways team everyone who makes it happen." "We can't thank Pathways for Little Feet enough for helping our family!

Our daughter has come so far with therapy. Thank you for playing such a huge part in her healing. I know we have a long road ahead of us with more surgeries coming up, but we all feel better equipped now.

Thank you again for choosing our family to bless financially." "God has used Pathways to bless us in the midst of so many trials, and my heart is so grateful to God for hearing our prayers!!!" "We are very grateful to you and the Pathways family for your support and prayers.

Your faith has been critical, especially on the days I have doubts. You and Pathways have made a difference." "I am so grateful for the support we have received from Pathways.

There was SO much support for us the first 3 years as we raised funds and sought to adopt, but for the last 13 years, we have often felt very alone. Our time in the Pathways family made me feel seen and supported again." Get Your Questions Answered If I didn't apply for an adoption loan through Pathways for Little Feet, can I still apply for a grant?

Of course! We never want finances to stand in the way of an adoptive or foster family getting the help they need to thrive. Do I need to apply separately for grants for each member of the family or do you award one grant per family?

We ask that you complete one application per family, but include details for each person requesting financial support. How quickly do you approve grants? We review and award grants on a monthly basis.

Do you pay my therapist directly or reimburse me? We provide reimbursement for up to 80% of the session cost, with a maximum of $125 per session. Please collect your receipts from each month’s sessions and submit them by the 5th of the following month for reimbursement.

If I’ve never worked with a therapist, can I still apply? You are still welcome to apply, but we have found that the most successful families have already established a relationship with an adoption-competent, trauma-informed therapist. It can take several sessions to find the right therapist and build rapport for them, so you’ll get more out of your grant if you can use it toward ongoing therapy.

Do you recommend therapists? If you don’t have a therapist or know where to start, our team would be happy to connect you with trusted professionals or equip you with the information to start your search. Have more questions?

Contact us Submit your application to apply for a counseling grant. Submit a Therapist Letter When submitting your application include a letter from a licensed professional. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive a letter confirming your grant.

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