Every child deserves a loving home. In 1984 President Gerald R. Ford created the Adoption Week, a national event designed to shine a light on a great cause. But it didn’t take long to realize that a week just wasn’t… Read More
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The GOP Tax Bill, the Elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit, and the Implications
Last week, House Republicans unveiled the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” a 429-page overhaul to the country’s current tax code. One of the casualties in the current bill is the one-time Federal Adoption Tax Credit – $13,570 per child –… Read More
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From One Heart to Another: LGBTQ Adoption
What does a family look like? For a long time, that image was a mother and father of opposite genders. That stereotype is changing as more LGBTQ couples choose adoption as one way to have a family of their own…. Read More
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Single Parent Adoptions
A growing number of single men and women are choosing to adopt without a spouse or partner, and Adoption Makes Family is happy to help individuals along their journey to be a parent. Adopting a child can bring great joy… Read More
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Tips & Advice from Adoptive Families to future Adoptive Parents
1. How did you know you were ready to adopt? A: We tried for 7 years to start a family and get pregnant. This included multiple fertility treatments, including 4 unsuccessful IUI’s, 2 unsuccessful rounds of IVF, and 1 successful… Read More
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What Is the Adoption Home Study Process?
Understanding the adoption home study process can make prospective parents much more at ease when the time comes for a home study. The most important thing you should know is that no agency or social worker is looking for perfect… Read More
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Creative Ways to Announce Your Adoption
Adoption can be a very emotional time. For some families, they prefer not to announce their adoption until their child is securely in their home. For others, they are excited to let friends and family know as soon as possible… Read More
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What Do Birth Parents Look for in Adoptive Families?
If you’re working on your birth parent book, you may be wondering exactly what birth parents are looking for in adoptive families. Most of all, birth parents want the same thing for their baby that all parents do. They want… Read More
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How to Prepare for Your Adopted Baby
Becoming potential adoptive parents can leave you with a lot of questions. When should you prepare the nursery? What do you do if the baby comes early? When should you purchase baby supplies? The answer to these questions varies for… Read More
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What is a Home Study?
After you have completed your adoption application, you will be visited by a social worker for a home study. This is when your social worker will observe your home life to determine your reasons for adopting, your plans for your… Read More