Hopscotch Adoptions
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The fundamental belief of Hopscotch is that each child has the right to a lifelong, loving family. We recognize and support efforts that can allow children to safely remain in their original families and, where this is not possible, to be adopted in their countries of birth. Hopscotch supports their needs through directed humanitarian assistance that improves their quality of life.
Hopscotch Adoptions
4M ago
Source: adoptioncouncil.org By Ryan North, Kayla North Whatever stage of the adoption process you are in—from contemplation to post-adoption—working to fortify your relationship will have an impact upon those around you, most especially children in your care. Amber Lewis, a licensed counselor in Oklahoma who works with families during the home study process and post-adoption ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
7M ago
Source: msn.com Thousands of intercountry adoptees, many Asian American, lack citizenship, despite living in the U.S. for decades since they were children. They have spent decades working and paying taxes like other citizens but cannot access key social services. Many are also under threat of deportation, and several have already been deported to a country ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
1y ago
The annual CreatingaFamily.org Adoption Tax Credit podcast is dropping soon. Set an alarm on your phone to listen – wherever you get your podcasts or at bit.ly/adoptoptions on January 17th! #adoption #fostercare #kinshipcare #AdoptionTaxCredit ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
1y ago
Last week, the bipartisan bill, The ADOPT Act (HR 6220) was introduced in the House of Representatives. For years now, we’ve heard from you about the issue of online, unlicensed brokers playing a predatory role in private domestic adoption. Instead of working with licensed, local providers like you – expectant parents and prospective adoptive parents are often ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
2y ago
Source: newsweek.com by MARY L. LANDRIEU AND RYAN HANLON , FORMER U.S. SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA; PRESIDENT AND CEO OF NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION Twenty-three years ago, former President Bill Clinton signed the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, following the Senate‘s ratification of the international treaty on adoption, the Hague Convention on Adoption. After this bill was signed into ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
2y ago
Time is Running Out! Join us in asking Congress to include the Adoption Tax Refundability Act in Year-End Legislation It’s quick and easy to send a clear message to your Senators and Representative asking them to do two things: Use the button below or visit adoptiontaxcredit.org/take-action/contact-congress to send a prewritten message to Congress in just ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
2y ago
Source: adoptioncouncil.org The U.S. Department of State has published its annual report on intercountry adoptions completed between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. During this time, there were 1,785 intercountry placements. By way of comparison, in fiscal year 2020, there were 1,622 intercountry placements; in fiscal year 2019, prior to the pandemic, there were 2,970 ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
2y ago
Source: creatingafamily.org Here are our 8 top books for adults on ADD and learning differences. Continue reading> ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
2y ago
Source: creatingafamily.org I have a love-hate relationship with labels. They can help our children get the help they need and can help us find the support of others in a similar situation, but they can also come with the baggage of stigma and preconceived ideas. I worry about the long-term impact of labeling kids. Continue ..read more