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Eight Ways To Make Your Adopted Child’s First Christmas Special
Christmas can be a wonderful time for the family to reflect and focus on what’s most important. When you’ve recently adopted a child, Christmas can be a very special time…
End Of Year Adoption-Related Expenses
As another year comes to a close, families who have adopted and families who are pursuing adoption must think about adoption-related expenses. Any adoption is a significant financial undertaking. Making…
What Adoption Assistance Does North Carolina Offer?
Many parents rely on support from the State of North Carolina when they make the decision to adopt. There are many programs available through the State of North Carolina to…
What You Need To Know About The Indian Child Welfare Act
If you’re taking steps towards adoption, the Indian Child Welfare Act is a law that might impact you. The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal law that creates rules…
The FMLA And How It Applies To Adoptive Families
There’s a law in the U.S. that says adoptive parents have the right to take time off from work without retaliation from their employer, and parents can take leave from…
How Does Adopting Twins Differ From A Single Child Adoption?
When you’re considering adoption, you’re going to spend a significant amount of time deciding what kind of child is a good match for your family. Are you looking to adopt…
All About the 2018 Adoption Federal Tax Credit
You may have heard that there’s a tax credit for adopting families. It’s true! If you adopt in North Carolina or even try to pursue an adoption, there’s a federal…
What should I keep in mind after bringing my new baby home?
You’ve made the decision to adopt. You’re matched with a baby, and you navigated your home study. It’s the big day, and you’re ready to bring your baby home. Are…
How To Create An Adoption Plan For Your Baby
When you think adoption may be right for you and for your baby, you can start to think about creating an adoption plan. An adoption plan can ensure that your…
What is the ICPC and how does it affect my interstate adoption?
When you make the decision to adopt, you wait anxiously for the phone call that tells you that you’ve been matched with a child. Today, adoptions from another state are…
We’ve been matched with a baby. What’s next?
Finding out that you’ve been matched with a baby can be one of the most exciting times during the adoption process. After months or even years of waiting, you get…
How To Market Yourself To Find A Baby To Adopt
One of the critical steps in any adoption is finding the right child for your family. Both birth parents and adoptive parents want to make sure that each child finds…