Almost everyone has some kind of “skeleton in the closet.” Social workers and your adoption agent aren’t looking to uncover every discrepancy in the past; they are looking toward the future and how you can provide for a child. Home study’s are meant to reveal why you want to adopt, how you feel about parenting and children, and determine your ability to provide for children financially, emotionally and physically. Honesty is the best policy when it comes to adoption. Read more »

The adoption tax credit is available for those who have adopted eligible children and paid out-of-pocket expenses.  Eligible children include those under the age of 17, or a child of any age who is an U.S. citizen, or resident alien physically or mentally incapable of providing for them self.  The tax credit amount is directly related to how much you paid out-of-pocket for the adoption (legal fees, travel expenses, adoption fees, court fees).  When calculating how much out-of-pocket expenses you paid, tally the adoption costs, and subtract any expenses paid by employer, government, other organizations or any other person.  Read more »

Of course. Even if your parents do not agree with your decision to place your baby for adoption
at first, or even at all, you can give your baby for adoption. Adoption is hard. You need support
while going through this process. If you have chosen to place your baby for adoption, are
considering it, or are even just curious about it, seek out an adoption counselor. Read more »