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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

How to Help an Adopted Child Transition Into Your Home

Helping an adopted child transition into your home is certainly not a simple and easy process by any means but it is easier if the child is a baby or a young toddler. Babies and young toddlers have no prior history of any other families or homes. Therefore, the adopted child can easily transition into the home since it's all they know.

An older child will have a lot of memories of where they've been and they've had time to think about why their mom and dad placed them for adoption. He or she might be scared of the new environment and they also may have a really difficult time trusting you and other members of your family.

As parents, you will need to show the adopted child a lot of love but you still need to correct them if they've demonstrated bad behavior. Be firm but don't yell at your child or they may be scared to communicate openly with you from then on out, constantly thinking that you might yell at him or her.

Give the adopted child time to adjust to you and other family members in your home. Don't expect the child to hug you and greet all family members with open arms right off the bat. It's going to take time before your adopted child feels comfortable interacting with you.

If you have other children in your home, be sure you include your adopted child in conversations with your other youngsters. Doing so will help him or her feel as if they're a real part of your family. You know they're a family member, but the child may still fear that they won't be included in your family activities.

Also, you shouldn't make a fuss over him or her and make them the center of attention for months on end after they come home. Doing so will make your other children feel jealous of the adopted child and they make actually resent him or her.

For more information about helping an adopted child transition into your home, call Radis Adoptions at 800-813-9345 for help today.