A lawyer explains types of misrepresentation or fraud that are classified as wrongful adoption—and what parents can do about it.
Adoption Tax Credit Now Preserved in the Tax Reform Proposal
After the House Republicans’ November 2, 2017 tax reform proposal threatened to eliminate the Adoption Tax Credit, it has been reinstated by Committee. Learn about this vital credit and steps to enhance its benefits for children and families.
News Brief: ACLU Sues Michigan for Allowing Discrimination Against LGBT Prospective Parents
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan for allowing state-funded adoption agencies to turn away qualified LGBT prospective parents.
Online Adoption Resources for Prospective Parents
Our recommendations for online adoption resources — from government sites to attorney directories — selected by the editors of Adoptive Families magazine.
Russian Adoption: A Brief History & What’s Behind the Current Media Attention
What ended Russia’s intercountry adoption program with the U.S. in 2013 and why is it generating political heat again?
News Brief: Texas Likely to Pass “Religious Refusal” Bill
Texas’s Senate passed a bill that would allow publicly funded foster and adoption agencies to refuse to place children in homes that don’t align with an agency’s religious beliefs.
The ICPC: An Updated Overview
When you adopt a child from a different state, you’ll need approval under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children before traveling home. Here’s what you need to know about this process.
News Brief: Alabama Is the Latest State to Pass Discriminatory Adoption Law
Several states have passed or are considering laws that would allow adoption agencies to deny services to LGBT individuals and couples.
News Brief: Documenting Citizenship for Adopted Children
In response to an increase in inquiries about the citizenship status for international adoptees, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released an adoption notice about obtaining or documenting citizenship.
State Adoption Law Updates, February 2017
State adoption laws are always in flux. Read on to learn what changes have been made or are being considered as 2017 began.
News Brief: New Jersey Unseals Adoption Records
A New Jersey law signed in 2014 went into effect on January 1, 2017, and adoptees in that state may now access their original birth certificates and other adoption records.
News Brief: Certificate of Citizenship Fee Increasing
On December 23, 2016, the fee to obtain a Certificate of Citizenship (COC) is more than doubling. Here’s how to apply, as well as why every child adopted internationally should have this document.
Romania Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Romania? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Panama Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Panama? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Kazakhstan Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Kazakhstan? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
News Brief: Expanded Definition of Parenthood Tested in New York Court
In August 2016, New York state expanded its definition of a parent to include caretakers without biological or adoptive ties. In September 2016, a first court case put that definition to the test.
Mexico Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Mexico? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Hong Kong Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Hong Kong? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
Sierra Leone Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Sierra Leone? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Honduras Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Honduras? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.