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VIETNAM ADOPTIONS DELAYED

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Leslie

Notice: U.S. Department of State to delay resuming adoptions in Vietnam The United States has determined that it will not resume intercountry adoptions in Vietnam on February 1, 2012, when the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in … Continue reading →

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ADOPTION TAX CREDIT

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Leslie

An adoption tax credit is tax credit offered to adoptive parents to encourage adoption, Section 36C of the United States Internal Revenue code offers a credit for “qualified adoption expenses” paid or incurred by individual taxpayers.The credit is now refundable … Continue reading →

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Helpful Adoption Tax Credit Info

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Leslie

Federal Adoption Tax Credit—The IRS has released the 2011 form needed to claim the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, Form 8839. The IRS has also updated the instructions that accompany form 8839. Notably, the IRS has created a table (pg. 4 of the … Continue reading →

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United States and Russia Sign Bilateral Adoption Agreement

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Leslie

Secretary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Sign Adoption Agreement The Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security announced today, July 13, 2011, that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signed a bilateral … Continue reading →

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Federal Adoption Tax Credit Changes

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Leslie

The federal adoption tax credit was made refundable for the first time! This means all families who finalize their adoptions can claim this tax credit even if they owe no taxes at all.  The credit per child in now $13,170 … Continue reading →

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China Opens To Female Singles

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Leslie

In order to promote special needs child adoption and guarantee the basic interests of the orphaned and disabled children, CCAA decides to accept the adoption applications from female single applicants to adopt according to the requirements listed in this notice, starting from March … Continue reading →

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Sad News

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Leslie

Cecelia K. Park, Executive Director of Love the Children International Adoption Agency  It is with a very heavy heart that I write today to let everyone know that Cecelia K. Park passed away in her sleep on Saturday, February 19, 2011.  … Continue reading →

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Message from the U.S. Embassy Moscow Adoptions Unit

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

We recognize that many prospective adoptive parents are concerned about the recent news reports citing a potential hold on adoptions of Russian children by American families. Please be advised that U.S. Embassy processing of I-600 Orphan Petitions and U.S. Immigrant … Continue reading →

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Adoption Notice

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs Office of Children’s Issues April 16, 2010 The Department of State has received no information to confirm a suspension of adoptions from Russia to the United States.  Our Embassy in Moscow and … Continue reading →

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No suspension of adoptions from Russia

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Leslie

State Dept: No suspension of adoptions from Russia (AP) – 1 day ago NEW YORK — The U.S. State Department says there has been no suspension of adoptions of Russian children by Americans. Reports of a suspension circulated Thursday based … Continue reading →

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