Adoptive and Foster Parent Resources
Resources for Adoptive, Foster Parents
Tax Benefits for Adoptive Parents
The Internal Revenue Service now allows adoptive parents to take
a tax credit of up to $10,160 for qualifying expenses paid to adopt
an eligible child (including a child with special needs). And, in
some cases, adoptive parents may also exclude up to $10,160 from
their gross annual income for employer-paid or reimbursed adoption
expenses. Complete details about the current tax benefit for adoption
are available on the IRS
website.
Understanding Adoption Laws
The American
Bar Association Center on Children and the Law offers information
and publications on legal issues related to foster care and adoption.
The National
Adoption Information Clearinghouse also provides an array of
legal information, including products related to state adoption
laws.
Sharing the Experience: You're Not Alone
Adopting a child is a very personal experience. But it's also an
experience that is shared by thousands of families each year. Being
able to talk to and share experiences with other adoptive parents
can be very helpful throughout the adoption process—from preparing
for adoption to handling post-adoption adjustments. The Learning
Center, an online service of the National
Adoption Center, hosts moderated chats and offers computer-based
training, a free online adoption newsletter and other electronic
resources.
Becoming a Foster Parent/Resources for Foster Parents
The National Foster Parent Association provides information on how
to become a foster parent, as well as well as training for foster
parents and scholarships for foster youth. Visit the National
Foster Parent Association website for more information.
How to Adopt
AdoptUSKids.org
AdoptUSKids.org is a national photo listing service for children
awaiting adoption across the United States. The AdoptUSKids.org
website also provides resources on how to adopt.
General Resources for Current, Prospective Adoptive
Parents
The North American Council on Adoptable Children provides a variety
of resources for current and prospective adoptive parents. Visit
the North American
Council on Adoptable Children website for more information.
Adopt Through Wednesday’s Child
The children waiting to be adopted through our Wednesday's Child programs around
the nation are all featured on the Wednesday's Childs website.
Fosterlinks.org
Find out how you can help children in foster care through fosterlinks.org.
You'll be introduced to children waiting to be adopted through their photos, their
writing and artwork. Visit fosterlinks.org
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy works to improve
the law, policies, and practices associated with child protection
and adoption systems. Visit the National
Center for Adoption Law & Policy website for more information.
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
Funded by the Freddie Mac Foundation, The Congressional Coalition
on Adoption Institute provides information to policymakers on adoption/foster
care issues, and raises public awareness of children in need of
homes. Visit the Congressional
Coalition on Adoption Institute website for more information.