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Adoption is big business and loosely regulated. Statutes governing it vary from state to state. It’s truly a buyer beware market. Here are some screening questions you can ask your agency to ensure a more successful adoption.
A comparison of costs for domestic and international adoptions in 2006 and 2007, the cost of adoption uncertainties, and more from AdoptiveFamilies.
This site is loaded with informational articles on all phases of adoption including attachment disorders, red flag behaviors, PTSD symptoms, sensory integration dysfunction and much more.
You may be able to take a tax credit for qualifying expenses paid to adopt an eligible child (including a child with special needs). Links to credit or exclusion Form 8839, Form 1040, and Form 1040A.
Prepared by the United States Department of State, this is a guide for prospective adoptive parents. It provides offers a basic understanding of the elements of the Convention, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 and its implementing regulations that might be of particular interest.