by Emma Vex | Jun 25, 2014 | Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
We all enthusiastically love summertime! That sentence can’t be written without an exclamation point. Every family has specific summer traditions that stick out in our minds as we nostalgically remember summer as children. One of my favorites centers around...
by Emma Vex | Mar 5, 2014 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
In late February, Chairman Camp of the Ways and Means Committee released his proposal for the tax reform, which eliminates the Adoption Tax Credit (ATC). As you can imagine (and as many of you probably feel), we are very concerned about the effect of this change...
by Emma Vex | Feb 12, 2014 | Adoptions, Birthmothers, Domestic Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
The birthmothers we serve sacrifice so much even beyond the 9 months they carry a child whom they will not parent. Our adoptive families always feel such gratitude for these strong, brave women, but often struggle with how to show that gratitude and love. As...
by Emma Vex | Feb 5, 2014 | Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
Finally! You can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and that light is your beautiful child that you soon will be bringing home. But you have to get through this final step: an immigrant visa for your child. This can be a scary and daunting process, much like the...
by Emma Vex | Jan 27, 2014 | Adoptions, International Adoptions, Uncategorized
We are so excited about our new Taiwan program. Sometimes when adopting older children, we are faced with the challenges of helping our children adjust to life here while preserving their sense of “home.” One great way to help them feel more comfortable living with...