Every year right about this time, children everywhere are going back to school. The lines at Walmart are long and shopping carts are full of brand new box of crayons and brightly colored spiral bound notebooks. As thoughts turn to school, parents of adopted kids often wonder if they need to do anything extra to make […]
Most agencies I have talked with discourage families from bringing older children on the adoption trip, but I don’t think it’s so cut and dry. Whether to take an older child with you depends on the age and personality of the older child, the age of the new child, your agency’s attitude, the referral method, […]
We love sharing about what God is doing through New Beginnings with our adoptive families! This week we highlight the Huffman family and their journey of obedience as the Lord called them to adoption. Continue reading for more of their story… We have always known that the Lord would call us to adopt one day. He […]
The IRS recently announced that the maximum adoption tax credit for 2016 will be $13,460.00. The adoption tax credit, established in 1997, has helped multiple thousands of families afford to adopt. Remember that a tax credit is different from a tax deduction–it’s better. A credit is an amount that is subtracted from the adopting parents’ […]
We all know one of the biggest concerns for many prospective adoptive parents is cost. It’s also the biggest hindrance and the reason many people don’t even consider adopting. There are many ways adoptive parents can fund their adoption, such as grants and savings accounts. Finding the money to fund your adoption doesn’t always have […]
As parents, of course we naturally want our children to be healthy. More often than before, children adopted through international adoption, however, will come into your home with some medical problems ranging from the easily correctable to lifelong disabilities. If you’re referred a child with a medical issue, determining whether to accept the referral is […]
This is an exciting opportunity, but we need your help! Choose Life MS, the maker of the Choose Life specialty tags, has recently unveiled a new “ADOPTION” specialty tag! Just like the money raised from the Choose Life tags goes to fund crisis-pregnancy centers, a portion of the money raised from each of these new tags […]
We loved hearing from Emily Hodum about the family’s recent adoption! Read our interview here. Tell me a little about your adoption story. What was the process like? What led you to adoption? I (Emily) went on a mission trip in 2011 to Bulgaria. This was the most life-changing experience I have ever had. During […]
When prospective adoptive parents begin their adoption journey, they typically research the various types of adoption. Adoption agencies, attorneys, foster care, open, closed, domestic, international. The list can be long and confusing! We’ve discussed these many options with adoptive families, as well as those curious about adoption in general. To help you understand the different […]
We would like to wish Mendell L. Thompson, president and CEO of America’s Christian Credit Union, a huge congratulations on his induction to the National Council for Adoption’s Adoption Hall of Fame. The ACCU believes that adoption is the heart of the gospel, and we are so proud that Mendell Thompson is once again being […]
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