Tag Archives: In the News

Russia’s ban on American adoptions Possibly won’t go into effect until next year

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Leslie

By Will Englund, Thursday, January 10, 10:50 AM MOSCOW — As a new law banning adoptions by Americans galvanizes the flagging opposition here, the Kremlin suddenly announced Thursday evening that the measure would not go into effect for another year. The move … Continue reading →

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Good News!! Adoption Tax Credit Permanent!!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Leslie

The “Fiscal Cliff” bill has passed which includes making the adoption tax credit permanent. The adoption tax credit (2001) version is protected. Taxpayers that adopt children can receive a tax credit for qualified adoption expenses. A taxpayer may also exclude from … Continue reading →

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AN ADOPTION LAW ONLY KING HEROD WOULD SIGN

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Leslie

By Victor Davidoff   Published: December 26, 2012 (Issue # 1741)   After the State Duma passed a bill banning adoptions by Americans, journalist Valery Panyushkin wrote on Facebook, “I know of only two organizations in the world that scare their enemies by harming their own children: … Continue reading →

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Possible ban on Intercountry Adoption from Russia

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Leslie

As reported by the National Council for Adoption: Russian Parliament Proposes Ban in Retaliation for the Magnitsky Act; International Politicking Would Force Orphaned Children to Pay the Price December 18, 2012 – Alexandria, VA – Legislation has been introduced in … Continue reading →

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New York State Should Fund Post Adoption Services

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Leslie

Post adoption services are needed for NYS most vulnerable children. While most children who joined their family by adoption do not need specialized post adoption services, many children who were abused, neglected, traumatized, or exposed to alcohol prenatally prior to … Continue reading →

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Adoption Tax Credit Update

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Leslie

As it stands now, the Adoption Tax Credit is set to end for all adoptions, other than those involving a child with special needs, at the end of this year.  Many organizations are lobbying in favor of its extension, but … Continue reading →

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Russian Adoption Training

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Leslie

Russia law now mandates that U.S. adoptive families obtain 30 hours and possibly up to 80 hours depending on the region, of pre-adoption training prior to completing an adoption from Russia. The Russian Law states up to 30 hours of … Continue reading →

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Deporting Adult Adoptees

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Leslie

Excited about turning 18 during a presidential election year, Jenna Johnson registered to vote with her high school classmates and cast her first ballot. She canvassed her local Minnesota neighborhood as a volunteer signing up voters. Then four years later, … Continue reading →

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Help save Adoption Tax Credit

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Leslie

On December 31, 2012 they are going to terminate the adoption tax credit that so many adoptive families rely on to help out with the tremendous cost of adoption. A special needs credit will still be available but even that … Continue reading →

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Calling all Korean Adoptees and Adoptive Families

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Leslie

South Korea has set an annual quota on the number of children that can be placed for international adoptions and is reducing this quota each year. The Korean government has focused on increasing domestic adoptions for many years, but the … Continue reading →

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