Julie Gumm

About the Author

Julie Gumm is a passionate advocate for adoption and family building, drawing from her own experiences as an adoptive mother of four children from diverse backgrounds. With a background in finance and a heart for helping families overcome barriers to parenthood, she founded an adoption support ministry and has spoken at conferences nationwide. Her writing empowers prospective parents with practical, faith-infused guidance to navigate the often daunting financial aspects of adoption. Through her book 'You Can Adopt Without Debt: Creative Ways to Cover the Cost of Adoption,' Gumm demystifies funding options, from grants and crowdfunding to employer benefits, proving that building a family through adoption is achievable without crippling debt. A sought-after speaker and blogger, she continues to inspire hope and resourcefulness in the adoption community.