For those who were involved in a closed adoption, an adoption reunion can often provide closure, connection and healing. But adoption reunions are also emotionally complex. Here’s what you should know before you consider reuniting with biological family members…
23
Jan
2017
Adoption Searches – What They Are and How to Start One
What is an adoption search? Who chooses to search for birth parents or an adopted child? Should YOU search?
Here’s what you need to know about searching for biological family members…
20
Jan
2017
Maintaining a Relationship with Your Child’s Birth Family
How to stay in touch with your child’s birth parents, and why it’s important…
16
Jan
2017
How to Breastfeed an Adopted Baby
These 5 steps can help mothers breastfeed their adopted baby, should they choose to.
13
Jan
2017
“Love at First Sight” Photo Contest 2017
For our 4th Annual “Love at First Sight” Photo Contest, send in the first photo you took with your child as a family for a chance to be featured on our blog and in an issue of our newsletter, “American Adoption News” before 5 pm CST on Wednesday, February 1st!
6
Jan
2017
Our Open Adoption Story – Harry & Sherry
“Both of our two children have been adopted through open adoptions, and even after 25+ years, I’m absolutely convinced that it was the right decision. “
2
Jan
2017
10 Ways to Entertain your Kids on a Snow Day
As a kid, snow days are magical. You get the day off from school, and there’s a blanket of white stuff that has completely transformed your world. As an adult, they can be a little less so. You know the realities of driving in that …
30
Dec
2016
2016 Adoption Tax Credit
With tax season around the corner many of our families are wondering what the Adoption Tax Credit is and how it works. Below we have provided a brief explanation of the Adoption Tax Credit, the updated amount available to families for the 2016 tax season, and an infographic to help families understand how the Adoption Tax Credit works.
What is the Federal Adoption Tax Credit?
The Federal Adoption Tax Credit can help families offset the costs of qualifying adoption expenses, making adoption possible for some families who could not otherwise afford it. Families who adopted a child, or tried to adopt a child, and paid qualifying expenses may be eligible for the credit.
With the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 the Adoption Tax Credit became a permanent part of the tax code. However, the tax credit is not refundable, which means that only those individuals with tax liability (taxes owed) will benefit.
The maximum adoption tax credit for 2016 is $13,460. The Adoption Tax Credit limit is based on modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) and is recalculated each year based on current cost of living. For the 2016 Adoption Tax Credit, the maximum amount available will begin to phase out for families with MAGI above $201,920 and will be unavailable to families with incomes around $241,9200 or above.
23
Dec
2016
2016 Holiday Photo Contest Winners
The votes are in and these are the 3 winning photos of our Annual Holiday Photo Contest. Congratulations to Asher, Elijah, and siblings, Andrew, Isabella, and Madelyn!