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Just got a call from an old client. Their daughter is 13 and a star student & athlete at her school. It is these calls that make my day. No matter what else happens today, knowing this teenager is doing great is enough. I intend to kiss the wife and both dogs tonight with just a little more joy in my step.
Today the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing an ICWA case out of South Carolina. The fate of a three year little girl rest with these nine jurists. Does Veronica stay with her biological father or return to her adoptive parents? The SCOTUS decision is expected in June.

If you are interested in reading about Baby Veronica. Use your search engine and search for " Baby Veronica ICWA ." If you chose to reseach this case, please read both sides before you form an opinion about whose side is the correct side.

The Indian Child Welfare Act is a Federal Law. It...
March 5, 2013

Just ran into an old client. We recognized each other right away. Twenty-two years after the fact. It was great to catch up. Her daughter is going to medical school. Her son into the Marine Corps. It's such a rush to hear these positive stories of how well adopted children are doing.

Adoption is more than a career.
February 11

I heard of an interesting case out of New Jersey today. The New Jersey Supreme Court held that prenatal drug use by a mother was not a basis for finding child abuse or neglect. There needs to be evidence that there is imminent danger to the child or actual evidence of harm to the child.

I hope this frees up more children for direct private placements adoptions without involvement by a social service department bent on fostering.
February 7

I read about two interesting cases recently. They are not both adoption cases but have implications to the adoption field.

The first one is EX PARTE HOPE ELISABETH ANKROM, an Alabama case dealing with the offense of chemical endangerment of a child. The Supreme Court held that " offense of chemical endangerment of a child , includes unborn children." it is my understanding the child lived 19 minutes.

With addiction being a problem in the adoption field , testing of birth mother candidates is extremely important. If the birth mother tests positive are the lawyers...
Adoption Day in Los Angeles County, the best! I have three adoption finalizations set for this morning. Three very happy families. Adoption Finalization Day is an important day. Today all the stress is over.

The Judge usually asks me to do a card trick or two which makes adoption more Magical.
To all you adoptive parents out there, the Federal tax legislation allows for a tax credit for adoption expenses incurred in 2013. The maximum tax credit is $12,970 Those with a modified adjusted gross income of $194,580 or less qualify for the full credit. The amount of the credit graduates downward to zero as incomes approach $234,580.

This will help to make the magic that is adoption more affordable for more prospective adopting families..

For more information about the adoption tax credit go to www.radis-adopt.com

Signs of Anger, Depression and Anxiety in Older Adopted Children or Foster-Adopt Scenarios:

Here are some behavioral clues that indicate ways adopted children may explore and express their feelings:

Aggression - Adopted children frequently make use of aggressive physical and verbal behaviors to keep their adoptive parents at a distance. They think that if they are staying in control, then you can't come close.

Lying, Stealing and Hoarding - Lying will allow adopted children to think that if they lie, you won't be able to get close to them and know the real them. Also, stealing and hoarding come from a child's belief that no one can meet his needs but him.

Depression - For children, depression could be biochemical or situational. Adopted children feel at a loss. After all, they've "lost" their birthmother and birthfather. To them, what makes the situation with you any different? They mentally go through constant ups and downs. Do they trust you today? Do they want to hug you? Your child may need some assistance with therapy to get through this tough beginning at your home. Don't let it dishearten you, though!

Bad Eye Contact - It takes time for children to become trusting and able to look you in the eye. Don't be offended or feel badly if your child won't look at you right off the bat. It's going to take time. In the meantime, be happy if they are in the same room with you!

Indiscriminate Affection - Your child might run up to a lady in the grocery store and give her a hug, or maybe the mailman. It's a way for them to experience touch and closeness. Your child may not hug you, though, because to them, it's frightening. They are still unsure whether or not you are in their life to stay so getting close to you is something they fear. But hugging someone who isn't in this position, who isn't permanent in their life, seems okay to them since they know these are people they aren't going to ever need to depend on for anything.

For more information about signs of anger, depression, and anxiety in your adopted child, please feel free to contact us!