Feb 2, 2011
Previous to the Automatic Citizenship Act of 2000, any child who entered the U.S.through an international adoption is not an American citizen until the family applies to naturalize the child. This is very important to do!! Like us, you have undoubtedly heard stories...
Feb 2, 2011
This updated (February 2007)PDF document lists some commonly asked questions about adoption, legal guardianship and permanent custody and provides answers as they apply to each category.This PDF document lists some commonly asked questions about adoption, legal...
Feb 2, 2011
In a March 23, 2006 opinion piece by columnist Ellen Goodman, she states: “We all talk about “the best interest of the child.” What makes up that interest? On my list are attention, love, security, humor and a besotted family racing to keep one step...
Feb 2, 2011
In January 2010, North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC,) released a series of state-by-state adoption fact sheets (based primarily on 2007 AFCARS data). Designed to be a tool for local adoption advocates, each sheet highlights the number of waiting...
Feb 2, 2011
Adoption subsidies are available for children with special needs. Federal subsidies were created by Congress (through Public Law 96-272—the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980) to encourage the adoption of special needs children and remove the financial...
Feb 2, 2011
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) has just released their policy statement regarding Adoption Assistance. Federal, state, tribal, provincial, and territorial governments have a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of all children and...
