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S. 1156 – Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act

You can find more on congress.gov and right here. This bill reads: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES APRIL 15, 2021 Mr. CASEY (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. WICKER, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. HAWLEY, Ms.Continue reading “S. 1156 – Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act”

Trauma Responses

It is important to know trauma responses and be able to recognize them for yourself or child (whether you’re a bio parent or an adoptive parent). While we are here to uplift and provide resources for adoptees, we do realize that other triad members will come here to read. Yes trauma responses are not justContinue reading “Trauma Responses”

Bill H.R. 1531 – Adoption Information Act

This bill has currently been introduced to the House of Representatives. While this is a baby step to making sure Adoption agencies are spreading proper information, this is not enough. There are no check ins, no consistency on information and really the agencies lie to first parents and adoptive parents. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESContinue reading “Bill H.R. 1531 – Adoption Information Act”

Adoption Resources

I wanted to provide a central location for resources for adoptees to access help and share. Websites Adoptionhealing.com – Adoptee support group adoptiveparents.org – Adoptive Parents Committee Adoptiondatabase.org – Search and Support group Adoptioncoucil.org – Webinars, Advocacy Adoptivefamilies.com – Parenting resources for adoptive parents Adoption.com – articles, forum Adoptionsupport.org – Statistics, Counseling resources Americanadoptioncongress.org –Continue reading “Adoption Resources”

Reform Goals

Many Adoptees are asking for reform in the systems at place, especially within Privatized Infant Adoption and Foster Care. Here are some collective goals those with lived experiences have expressed to see: Adoption Ban profit adoptions Open adoptions are a must, and must be legally binding (when safe) Continuing education before, during and after adoptionContinue reading “Reform Goals”

Adoption Terms

There are a lot of terms that are used in the adoptee community. It is important to understand what they are and the meaning behind it. Adoption. There are several types but the basis is that the child is separated and legally tied to another family. Adoption agency. An agency licensed by the state to prepare adoptive parents,Continue reading “Adoption Terms”