We have a pretty big Photo Friday this week, celebrating the birthdays of Vanessa and Andrew who both just turned 1! Here are some pictures of what looks like some amazing birthday celebrations. It looks like they both had a great day! We hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and that Spring […]
Read MoreSupport groups. We’ve all seen the stereotypes on TV – bad coffee, even worse pastries, sitting in folding chairs in a school gym talking about your feelings. It sounds terrible right? They’re not. Support groups exist for a reason. The primary one being that every single day someone is put in a position where they […]
Read MoreNot only is it quite special to see adoption portrayed in mainstream media, but this commercial, produced by Cheerios, is so very touching all on its own. (A definite tear-jerker for adoptive parents.) What it also does, is bring up a good point. When you’re meeting with your child for the first time, especially an […]
Read MoreHappy Photo Friday to this adorable little pair of twins who look precious with their family on finalization day. This is such a special day, and we are always so thankful to share it with any of our adoptive families! If you have any photos of your little ones you’d like to have featured in […]
Read MoreWe’re a month away from taxes being due, and if you’ve still yet to file and are available for the adoption tax credit, here are a few tips to keep in mind before you file: From the IRS: Topic 607 – Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs Tax benefits for adoption include both a tax […]
Read MoreNo matter who you are, or how your child comes into your life, you never forget the moment when you first meet your child. The Dave Thomas Foundation created a really beautiful video about parents who met their child for the first time through adoption, and what that felt like. The thankfulness, the joy, the […]
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