This post covers the definition of open adoption, the background and reasoning for open adoption, and the benefits of open adoption.
Read moreArticle: How to Afford Adoption Costs
Click below for a great article from Bankrate on how to afford adoption.
https://www.bankrate.com/loans/personal-loans/affording-adoption-cost/
Interstate Adoption and the ICPC Process
One of my favorite texts to send a client: “ICPC is approved. You can now travel home!”
ICPC stands for the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Essentially, it is an agreement amongst all of the states that before a child can cross state lines for the purposes of adoption, both the sending state and the receiving state have to sign off on the placement.
Read moreAdult Adoption
People are sometimes surprised to learn that you can adopt an adult in California. For me, they are some of my favorite cases to handle because of the meaningfulness to all parties!
Read moreNational Adoption Awareness Month
November is National Adoption Awareness Month! NAAM was originally created to increase awareness of the number of children in the foster care system that were awaiting permanent placement with a family. In addition to drawing attention to this very important issue, it has also grown into a month-long recognition of all aspects of adoption.
Read moreBest Adoption-Friendly Workplaces 2022
Each year, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption publishes its list of the 100 best adoption-friendly workplaces. Below is the full list.
Read moreApplying for a Passport for an Adopted Child
FAQ: When can I apply for a passport for my adopted child and what documents do I need to do so?
Read moreResource: Expecting 101. . . You're Adopting!
I’m so excited to share this new resource for prospective adoptive parents. A course designed specifically for adoptive parents to help you prepare for a newborn!
Read moreResources on the Adoption Tax Credit
Somehow, it’s already tax season again. Click here to find some helpful resources on the Adoption Tax Credit.
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