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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

Preparing For Your Home Study

Next to bringing home your new little one, the home study should be the most exciting part of the process of adoption. Although it may be time-consuming and a prolonged process, it's the stepping stone to having you recommended for the placement of a child. Various states have different specifications but all home studies are similar in nature. It's a portrayal of you and your family life to assess your suitability to supply a well-balanced atmosphere to a child. You don't have to dread this process. Equipped with correct information, potential adoptive parents may face the home study experience with the confidence and exhilaration which should go along with the prospect of welcoming an adopted child into their household.

In many states, a home study can only be conducted by an authorized adoption agency. It is crucial to ensure that while the social worker doing the analysis may be licensed, if he/she is not working specifically with a certified agency, your home study might have to be redone, beginning the process over at step one. If provided an option, you need to very carefully choose the social worker/agency. If your placing agency makes it necessary that they complete the home study, you might be limited to their availability of social workers. If you are given the task of tracking down an independent home study service, there is more overall flexibility in which you pick.

There are several things to consider when selecting a home study provider. You need to feel comfortable with your choice and the best way to do that is to do your research. When selecting an agency, one of the first points to consider is cost. Home studies can differ in price much like everything else. There are lots of factors that go into figuring out your home study cost, including the time frame needed, where you live, and the agency you've selected. Generally speaking, the price can range from $1000 on up. When time is a concern, ask if they can offer an expedited home study and know that it will most likely be more expensive.