Expectant mothers who chose adoption most commonly cited financial pressure, social stigma, and a lack of support before and after placement in interviews with the Donaldson Adoption Institute.
News Brief: Domestic Adoptions Rise Slightly, Despite Overall Decrease in Adoption
Adoption: By the Numbers, the latest report from the National Council For Adoption, shows a slight increase in U.S. infant adoptions from 2007 to 2014.
Adoption Cost and Timing in 2015-2016
Each year, Adoptive Families polls newly formed families across the country to get actual information on the cost and length of time it took them to complete their adoptions. We are grateful to every one of you who took our most recent Adoption Cost & Timing Survey.
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: Adoptee Deported to Colombia
Following Adam Crapser’s deportation to Korea in October 2016, a woman adopted from Colombia as a child was deported in December. She was forced to leave behind her young son.
News Brief: More Children in Foster Care Than One Year Ago
A new report shows that there were more children in U.S. foster care at the end of 2015 than 2014. This is the third year this number has risen.
News Brief: Adoptees Retain Subconscious Knowledge of Birth Language
A new study has found that adoptees retain a subconscious knowledge of their birth language and may be able to learn the language more quickly as adults.
News Brief: Study Finds Counseling for Expectant Mothers Lacking
Expectant mothers considering adoption don’t receive adequate options counseling, finds a new Donaldson Adoption Institute study that surveyed 223 birth mothers.
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.
News Brief: Holiday Special on CBS Raises Awareness of Foster Adoption
The 18th annual “A Home for the Holidays” airs on December 23, 2016. The TV special raises awareness about adoption from foster care
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.
News Brief: WHO Set to Broaden Definition of “Infertile” to Include Singles and Same-Sex Couples
Under the World Health Organization’s previous definition, infertility was failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Its expanded version will apply to more families.
News Brief: IRS Increases 2017 Adoption Tax Credit
Each year, the IRS adjusts tax provisions to account for inflation. Learn about changes to the adoption tax credit for tax year 2017.
News Brief: Children in Foster Care More Likely to Have Health Problems
For the first time, a study compared the health of children who spent time in foster care with those who hadn’t, and it found higher risk levels on several fronts.
News Brief: Deportation Likely for Adam Crapser
After an October court ruling, a man adopted from South Korea by U.S. citizens at age three may be deported, almost 40 years later. Learn how to support the Adoptee Citizenship Act, which could prevent similar cases in the future.
News Brief: Senate Fails to Pass Landmark Foster Care Act
The Family First Prevention Service Act would have increased funding for prevention services and emphasized placing children in family-like settings.
News Brief: Comment on a Pending Amendment to Adoption Regulations
The Department of State has proposed changes to accreditation requirements for adoption service providers, and is currently welcoming comments from the public.
News Briefs: Intercountry Adoption Updates, October 2016
Intercountry adoption laws are updated frequently. Learn about recent changes in Peru, Nigeria, and Ghana.
News Brief: Top Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in 2016 Offered Average of 5 Weeks Paid Leave
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption released its tenth annual 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list, recognizing companies that offer adoption benefits.