American Adoptions wants to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Whether you’re a birth mother, adoptive mother, first mother, forever mother or expectant mother – waiting to adopt or pregnant – we want to thank you for considering and choosing adoption and impacting …
5
May
2015
Remember Birth Mothers This Weekend
We all know Mother’s Day is this Sunday, but did you know that Birth Mother’s Day is also this weekend?
Every year Birth Mother’s Day is observed on the Saturday before Mother’s Day – May 9 this year. This is a special day set aside …
7
Apr
2015
International Adoptions Hit Lowest Point Since 1982
The total number of international adoptions by Americans fell by 9 percent in 2014 reaching its lowest point since 1982, according to State Department figures released last …
27
Mar
2015
How Does Your Family Talk About Adoption?
Adoption storylines can be found all throughout television and movies. However, adoption is not always as accurately or intricately portrayed as it appears in “real life.”
When you and your children watch movies like Paddington, Black and White, Annie or even Superman or catch up …
29
Jan
2015
Tips for Activating Families
This can be a busy time of year for our agency as families start the adoption process and everything that goes with that …
7
Jan
2015
Adoption Tax Credit 2014 [Infographic]
Now that 2014 has come to a close, many families will begin to prepare their finances for tax season. As you do, don’t forget to look into the Federal Adoption Tax Credit.
For 2014, the maximum adoption tax credit is $13,190 for all qualifying adoption expenses. …
29
Dec
2014
First Night Celebrations for a Family-Friendly New Year’s
For many families with children, celebrating New Year’s Eve can prove challenging, especially when trying to shield young eyes from traditional New Year’s revelry.
Since 1976, Boston has …
19
Dec
2014
Watch “Home for the Holidays” Tonight!
Tune in tonight, December 19th at 9 p.m. ET to catch the 16th Annual “A Home for the Holidays” TV special on CBS! The special features uplifting stories about families who have adopted from foster care in order to raise awareness of this important social issue, as well …
25
Nov
2014
Honoring Birth Parents During National Adoption Month
It’s especially important to celebrate birth parents during National Adoption Month! These courageous women and men made your adoption dreams come true and are an …