The Adoption Tax Credit is Permanently Extended
This week, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. …
16
Nov
2012
Celebrating Adoption Gotcha Days
National Adoption Day (tomorrow!) is the largest Gotcha Day for adoption across the country! Since its founding in 2000, more than 35,000 children (particularly those in foster care) have had their adoptions finalized on National Adoption Day.
But for American Adoptions families, a Gotcha Day …
14
Nov
2012
Bring Adoption Benefits to Work
National Adoption Month is a great time to bring employer-provided adoption benefits to your workplace!
It’s estimated that about 50 percent of companies across the country offer adoption benefits. But according to Adam Pertman’s book Adoption Nation, only about 0.1 percent of employees use adoption …
4
Oct
2012
Adoption Tax Credit Webinar
The Save the Tax Credit Advocacy Group is hosting a Webinar TODAY, Thursday, October 4th at 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm (EST).
In this webinar, …
12
Sep
2012
2012 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has released its annual list of Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in the U.S. Companies of all sizes and in all industries submit …
30
Aug
2012
The Adoption Tax Credit Needs Support!
Add an Adoption Badge and Create Awareness
Looking for a way to support adoption and the adoption tax credit? Add a badge to your personal blog or website, and show your support with …
23
Aug
2012
Red Thread Sessions Adoption Photography
Red Thread Sessions is a free photography service for adoptive families. It was founded in 2011 by two custom photographers who had added to their own families through adoption. Both women wanted to celebrate …
19
Apr
2012
Employer-Provided Adoption Benefits
What are employer-provided adoption benefits?
Employer-provided adoption benefits are similar to benefits available to new biological parents. Generally, adoption benefits fall into three categories: informational resources, financial assistance and parental leave policies. You can read more about these categories of benefits on our site.
In the last two decades, …
8
Feb
2012
Resources for Financing Your Adoption from Financial Advisor and Adoptive Parent
When it comes to choosing adoption, many families often wonder how they will afford the financial expense of adopting a child. From agency fees to medical and legal fees, the list can seem endless – leaving many families to wonder, Just how anyone can afford …
4
Feb
2012
How do we get a SSN for our baby?
Q & A with Laurie
Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive families in my time …