Category - Financial

Here is a comprehensive overview of the adoption tax credit, how to qualify, and how to keep track of all of your relevant adoption expenses.

Adoption Tax Credit

If you have done any research regarding adoption, I am sure you are concerned about the cost of adoption. It should come as no surprise that adoption can cost anywhere from nothing up to $50,000. I urge you not to be...

Jessica Heesch
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Curious about what an adoption subsidy is and if you qualify? Click here to read more and find out how to qualify for one.

Adoption Subsidy

If you are considering adopting from the foster care system, or have already adopted from the foster care system, you may have assistance available to you. This is known as an adoption subsidy or adoption assistance...

Jessica Heesch
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Looking into adoption requirements? Read this to find requirements for international and domestic adoptions so you can be prepared.

Adoption Requirements

Whether you are new to the world of adoption or a seasoned adoptive family, understanding the rules and regulations regarding adoption can be complicated. Adoption requirements and qualifications vary depending on what...

Jennifer Jones
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Wondering about the cost to adopt a child? Thinking about pursuing adoption? Here are some tips and numbers to answer your questions.

Cost to Adopt a Child

A paper pregnancy comes with a lot more red tape than a biological pregnancy. Nobody walked into your house after your first pregnancy announcement, tested your fridge temperature, checked for outlet covers, and ensured...

Katala Peterson
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The process for adoption in Utah can be complex whether you want to pursue domestic, foster, or international adoption. Here is a step-by-step guide.

Adoption in Utah

Deciding to build your family through adoption is an exciting step. At first, it can be difficult to understand who is qualified to adopt, the types of children available, and the process of adoption. Here is everything...

Jennifer Jones
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If you're interested in newborn adoption the start your research here. You need to prepare prior to adopting a baby, here are some things to be ready for.

Newborn Adoption

It’s true what they say, babies really do change everything. Any parent of a newborn will tell you that you can say goodbye to life as you know it once that sweet bundle of joy is placed safely and snuggly into your...

Susan Kuligowski
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Adoption grants are crucial for getting through an adoption. There are many you can apply for that will give you a good amount of money to help.

Adoption Grants

It is no secret, adoption can be very expensive. However, there are several ways to ease the expense. Here is my list of adoption grants you should apply for. These are in no particular order. I don’t have any personal...

Jessica Heesch
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Hoping to adopt but the costs seem too high? A free adoption can happen. There are multiple ways to reduce and make up for costs in adoption.

Free Adoption

Is it possible to adopt for free? We all think that adoption is an incredibly expensive process, costing tens of thousands of dollars. This can be true. Private domestic and international adoption can be a major...

Jennifer Kaldwell
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One of the most popular questions we get asked when people discover that our children are adopted is “how much is it to adopt a child?” As the years...

How Much Is It to Adopt a Child?

One of the most popular questions we get asked when people discover that our children are adopted is “how much is it to adopt a child?” As the years have passed, I’ve gotten more accustomed to the question, but...

Karla King
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And how much does it cost to adopt? This last question is one of the biggest for most families, and the truth is it can vary from $0-$50,000...

How Much Does It Cost to Adopt?

For families beginning their adoption journey, there are many questions. Is foster care, domestic, or international adoption the right fit? How long will the process take? How long before a match is received? And how...

Jennifer Jones
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