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Respectful Adoption Language
No matter what role you play in an adoption situation, it is important to use respectful adoption language when discussing adoption. If you are new to adoption, you may not yet know what words or terms to use when referring to people or events involved within the adoption process. The purpose of this article is to help you navigate those conversations using adoption terminology that is respectful to all parties involved. Before entering the world of adoption myself, I did not understand that there was specific terminology to use when talking about adoption. Through the education we received through our agency, as well as through adoption Facebook groups, I began…
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2022 | How Does the Adoption Tax Credit Work?
The federal adoption tax credit is a nonrefundable credit available for tax liable people that have paid out-of-pocket expenses to adopt either a child under the age of 18 and/ with special needs. For 2022, ATC amount available is $14,890 per child. In this article, you will learn how the adoption tax credit works and discover answers to popular questions about the tax credit. How Does the Adoption Tax Credit Work? When filing their tax return, a family with a finalized adoption, can apply this credit toward their federal tax liability. This credit can reduce what the family owes in federal income tax. To claim the adoption tax credit (ATC),…
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Where Do I Belong? | Books for Adopted Children
‘Follow Me! I Want to Show You Something…’ was written to bridge a gap in books intended for adopted children. All children, not just those that happen to be adopted, struggle with the question, “Where Do I Belong?” at some point in their lives. ‘Follow Me! I Want to Show You Something…’ is an adorable, graphically illustrated children’s book in which a little girl follows her heart to discover what makes her happy. In the end, she learns that where she is happy is right where she belongs! About the Author: Briana Baker is the author and owner of Struggle Shuttle, an inspiring blog for women struggling with infertility, adoption…
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Home Study Checklist | Ohio
This article will include, in detail, the home study checklist Ohio requires. Some items on this list may vary between adoption agencies and will be noted as such. This list may also serve as roughly accurate guide as to what to expect nationally when it comes to an adoption home study checklist. Other articles that may be helpful to you at this stage of the adoption process: An Adoption Story | The Process Should I Adopt? Adoption After Infertility How to Make an Adoption Profile Book Adoption Home Study Tips | The ‘Dos and Don’ts’ The adoption home study checklist Ohio is comprised of: #1 Get finger printed for a…
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A Caring Place | Cincinnati Nonprofits
A Caring Place Pregnancy Help Center is one of the Cincinnati nonprofits geared toward helping women (and men) through an untimely pregnancy. Non-judgmental help and support will be provided to you as you navigate your options. Several other services, education, and assistance are provided by A Caring Place as well, at no cost to you. Services offered by A Caring Place: #1 FREE pregnancy testing **Photo ID required #2 FREE Ultrasound **When deemed appropriate me the center’s executive/medical director #3 Abortion information/consultation **Information provided to help mother make the best possible decision for her baby. A Caring Place does NOT perform/refer for abortion. #4 Adoption Information & Referrals **Discuss with…
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Biological Family | Genetics & Medical History
Adoption can lead to many questions. One of the most common questions being, “Who is my biological family?”. From this question arises several other questions. Who am I related to? What nationalities am I? What is my biological family’s medical history? If you have an open adoption you have an advantage when it comes to answering these questions about your child’s biological family. Depending on the relationship between the adoptive and biological mothers/families, these questions may be able to be easily asked and answered. For example, when I take my daughters to the doctor, sometimes they ask me questions about their biological family medical history. If I don’t know the…
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Adoption Home Study Tips | The “Do’s & Don’ts”
The adoption process can be stressful! The home studies for adoption seem to be the most daunting part. Especially for those new to the process. However, with these adoption home study tips, you can prepare for productive, stress-free, successful meetings! If you are just starting to consider adoption and are unsure as to what the process looks like, please check out my article, An Adoption Story | The Process. This article will outline what to expect when starting the adoption process. If you have already started the adoption process by finding an agency then you are probably about to embark on the home study process. This can be a stressful…
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Gift of Adoption | Adoption Grants | Donations
Gift of Adoption is a nonprofit organization that provides adoption grants through fundraising and donations. After successfully adopting three times, Lucy and Gene Wyka felt compelled to help others with the financial burden of adoption. So in 1996, they started Gift of Adoption. Since its start, Gift of Adoption has reached over 3,808 children with the gift of family by raising over $11.2 Million in adoption assistance grants. Struggle Shuttle has recently become a part of Gift of Adoption. We are now on the board of Gift of Adoption-Ohio Chapter, representing Cincinnati, OH. Through fundraising events, spreading informational awareness and personal donation, Struggle Shuttle hopes to continue to add support…
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