It was four years ago that I ended my nine-month journey towards adoption and headed into the land full of women called birthmothers. Before that time, I did not fully understand the journey of adoption or what I was getting into as a “birthmother.” Through my journey, I learned that when the circumstances are right, …Read More about A New Look on Adoption: A Birthmother’s View…
Archives for June 2014
Federal And State Law Require Health Care Insurers…
Adoptive parents can be reassured that under federal and California law, their health insurance plan must treat an adoptive child the same as a “natural” child and must provide coverage at the time the adoptive child is legally placed in their custody prior to finalization of the adoption. Section 609(c) of the Employee Retirement Income …Read More about Federal And State Law Require Health Care Insurers…
How to obtain Social Security Card
In order to obtain a Social Security number for your adopted child, your adoption must be finalized and the court must sign a final order of adoption or adoption decree. If the adoption is finalized in California, the final order is called an Adoption Order. The Social Security office requires you to bring proof of …Read More about How to obtain Social Security Card
What You Should Know About The Federal “Indian…
The federal Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) is an important law that needs to be considered and evaluated in every domestic adoption. The ICWA was passed by the United States Congress more than 30 years ago and is codified in 25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq. California codified ICWA in its Family Code and Welfare and …Read More about What You Should Know About The Federal “Indian…
The 2024 Federal Adoption Tax Credit
There is great news for prospective adoptive parents! For 2024, the federal adoption tax credit is $16,810. The amazing thing about this tax credit is that it is not a deduction that reduces your income for purposes of determining your tax liability. Rather, it is a tax refund that is based on a dollar for …Read More about The 2024 Federal Adoption Tax Credit
Adoption Attorney
Given the ever changing adoption regulations in each of the 50 states, we believe that hiring an adoption attorney is critical and should be done prior to creating any adoption plan. Among many other things, adoption laws across the country regulate the permissible ways adoptive parents can advertise or be introduced to birth parents. They …Read More about Adoption Attorney
Information on Adoption
We recommend that everyone considering an adoption plan take the time to learn about the process and the professional you seek to hire before making any decisions. As you begin gathering information on adoption, we encourage you to look at all the choices you have available to you. While the Internet is a good source of …Read More about Information on Adoption
How to Adopt a Baby
As you consider how to adopt a baby, remember that there are many options. The level of contact between birth parents and adoptive parents ranges from completely closed to very open adoption. Closed adoptions are rare and usually are chosen when privacy is desired. In closed adoptions, the birth mother and the adoptive parents do not meet or …Read More about How to Adopt a Baby
Single Parent Adoption
Our Center receives numerous inquiries daily from prospective adoptive parent(s) who desire information about the adoption process, as well as information about our services. As some inquiries are from prospective adoptive parent(s) who are “considering” adoption, and others are from prospective adoptive parent(s) who are “actively pursuing” an adoption plan, we have designed this website …Read More about Single Parent Adoption
Adoption Help
At AdoptHelp, we work with couples and singles wishing to adopt and birth parents looking to place their baby for adoption. We pride ourselves on our team of birth mother advocates and adoptive family caseworkers. We are a full service adoption center that handles every step of your adoption plan from start to finish. Our …Read More about Adoption Help
Pregnant and Need Help
Each year, many women discovery they are pregnant and need help. Finding someone you can trust to discuss options is the first step. We understand that making an adoption plan is never easy and we are sensitive to your personal needs. No matter what your ultimate decision is, at AdoptHelp you will feel valued and …Read More about Pregnant and Need Help
Newborn Adoption
Newborn adoption is a beautiful way to build families; however, the process can be daunting and challenging if you don’t have the right information and assistance. AdoptHelp has a newborn baby adoption program which handles every aspect of the adoption process. We offer peace of mind to prospective parents and birth parents by handling everything …Read More about Newborn Adoption