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
2M 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
4M 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
11M 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
1y 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
1y 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
1y ago
Source: creatingafamily.org Here are our 8 top books for adults on ADD and learning differences. Continue reading> ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
1y 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
Hopscotch Adoptions
1y ago
Source: creatingafamily.org Parenting a child with prenatal exposure often requires additional scaffolding to help them learn the daily routines we take for granted. Establishing consistent daily routines for your child with prenatal exposure gives repetitive experiential learning that supports him as he acquires the skills to grow to adulthood. Continue reading> ..read more
Hopscotch Adoptions
1y ago
Source: creatingafamily.org Parenting a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be challenging. Your child’s behavior, lack of focus on tasks, and struggle to follow your family’s daily flow feel overwhelming and draining. What more can you implement in your home to ease the frustration and set your child up for success in his ..read more