Starting a family in a same-sex relationship is sometimes trickier than for other people. Some of the reasons are biological. The rest may stem from biases in North Carolina that may make it difficult for same-sex couples to adopt, though many can foster. This puts...
Year: 2019
Adoption tax credit changes for 2020
The new adoption tax credit released affecting North Carolina parents. Adoptions come with many fees that can quickly add up for parents. Federal income taxes are one area where parents can receive some financial relief. The IRS document 19-44 outlines the adoption...
5 ill-informed reasons people do not adopt from foster care
According to AdoptUSKids, there are more than 100,000 children in the U.S. alone who live in foster care and who are patiently awaiting a forever home. These children are in the state’s care through no fault of their own and because they have been abused, abandoned or...
Private or state: Which type of adoption is better?
If you want to adopt a child in North Carolina, you have three basic options: private infant adoption, state a/k/a foster care adoption, and international adoption. If you decide against international adoption for whatever reason, that leaves the other two. But which...
Which are the best countries for international adoptions?
If you live in North Carolina and wish to adopt, have you considered an international adoption? Adopting a child from another country can provide you with many benefits, including welcoming diversity and a new culture into your family. Adoption.org lists the...
Is open adoption the right choice?
Open adoption refers to a type of adoption that allows birth parents to remain in contact with the child after the adoption is final. Many soon-to-be parents decline the option of an open adoption almost as soon as the idea arises, but if you plan to adopt in North...
What is a preplacement assessment?
To adopt a child in North Carolina is a beautiful way to expand your family. Before you begin the adoption process, you have to undergo approval from the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services states that the agency has to approve the family...
Should you share surrogacy over social media?
The journey of surrogacy is wonderful and exciting. Where most North Carolina parents choose to document their journey into parenthood on social media, when you have a surrogate, you have to take other considerations into account. Should you post announcements on...
What you should know about grandparent adoption
Families come in all shapes and sizes in North Carolina and throughout the United States. In most cases, North Carolina courts attempt to keep children with their parents at all costs. However, situations may arise where parents are unable to maintain a safe...
Are you ready to adopt?
Are you a prospective parent in North Carolina? After doing some research, you may have come to the conclusion that adoption can be a lengthy process. Having a checklist can help you streamline things and keep track of what you have already accomplished, and what...