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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

Encouraging Attachment With Your Adopted Son or Daughter

For any of the areas below, think about your son or daughter's "family age", the amount of weeks and months your little one has been a member of your family, instead of chronological age as a guide to "appropriate conduct and expectations".

Feeding: Prepare for your son or daughter's hunger. Really encourage your youngster to make eye contact with you as she/he eats. Hold the child on your lap while you feed him/her or while the child feeds themselves. Assist the child with recognizing feelings of fullness.

Sleeping: Have your adopted child sleep in your bedroom; a separate bed will work out great. Tell your son or daughter that you are always available, and respond to even the smallest cries in the night to develop a sense of trust with him or her. Remember to stay close to your child as he/she falls asleep.

Toileting: Help your new family member to relate to you with eye contact and vocalizations when you are changing his or her diaper. Help your child learn how to communicate to you when he/she is wet or dirty. If your child was toilet trained prior to adoption, anticipate that there will be accidents still, or maybe even some time back in diapers.

Dressing: Dress or help your child get dressed on their own, using this as an opportunity to have safe, contained physical contact, to teach vocabulary of body parts, and also to point out similarities: "Look we both have fingers on our hands!" or “We both have two eyes and a nose!”

Injury: React, regardless of whether or not your child does, to any injury—big or small. This is the way to help teach your child that they can expect care and attention no matter what happens to them.

Playing: Play often with your child. Don't expect your little one to know what all their new toys are our how to use them. Teach your son or daughter how to play. Minimize frustration by starting out with toys that are meant for babies or toddlers (if your child is toddler aged or older). Remember that the chronological age of your adopted child may not correspond with their emotional age.

Please feel free to contact Radis Adoptions at 800-813-9345 for more information about bonding with your little one or with any other adoption questions you may have!