Unfortunately, the area that Gregory is in is currently having some legal issues with adoption. This means that adoption is now closed to families in the USA. Gregory's prospective parents have chosen to pursue other means to find that perfect fit for their family and we wish them well!
This means that Gregory is still available to families outside of the USA, so put on your thinking caps and forward this to all of your international friends ASAP! He's dangerously close to being transferred to an institution!!!
Monday, June 11, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Gregory's New Family!
Check out the family that has committed to adopting Gregory!
Let's help bring Gregory home as fast as possible and donate to their adoption fund! Spread the word!!
http://bjandjenn.blogspot.com/
Let's help bring Gregory home as fast as possible and donate to their adoption fund! Spread the word!!
http://bjandjenn.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
AMAZING NEWS!!
Gregory is now on the "My Family Found Me Page"
A family has committed to Gregory and it's time that we step up and help them get to him as fast as possible. The more money we raise the quicker that Gregory can be in the loving arms of his family!!
Thank you to everyone who got me started with adoring this beautiful boy. Thank you to everyone who got behind this and did everything they could to support his fund. Thank you to everyone who has donated. Most of all...THANK YOU to the family who will love and cherish him!!
Don't forget to click on the link to the left to donate to his fund and know that he's only dollars away from his forever family.
A family has committed to Gregory and it's time that we step up and help them get to him as fast as possible. The more money we raise the quicker that Gregory can be in the loving arms of his family!!
Thank you to everyone who got me started with adoring this beautiful boy. Thank you to everyone who got behind this and did everything they could to support his fund. Thank you to everyone who has donated. Most of all...THANK YOU to the family who will love and cherish him!!
Don't forget to click on the link to the left to donate to his fund and know that he's only dollars away from his forever family.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Amazing Article!!!
Two Studies Show Pills Can Prevent H.I.V. Infection
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/14/health/research/14aids.html?_r=1Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Every Single Child
A friend shared a very poigniant blog on Facebook today from Sarah Zuidema. In her blog she described a conference she attended where she heard about the tragic and horrible ways many of the world's children become orphaned, kidnapped and sold into slavery or left for dead. As anyone can admit, sometimes when we hear these things we want to look away, hide our eyes because it is too much to bear...and I completely agree. The atrocities that are happening to children are horrific! But then, she describes the courageous stories of people who, though they have little, take full advantage of everything they do have and make the effort to accomplish small but amazing things.
Even though this world is filled with 163 million orphans...even though they became orphans in sometimes horrific manner...there are many ways we can HELP. My motto: if you can help, then DO IT.
You don't have to adopt to help, but helping to find an orphan a home by contributing to an adoption fund, contributing to help keep a family together, or advocating for these beautiful children can make a difference.
The goal of the organization in which Sarah Zuidema's works is to find a family for the 163 million orphans worldwide...thats EVERY SINGLE CHILD find a family. Their goal is to provide love and security to all of the world's orphans. It's such a simple, beautiful and possible vision....but we have to work together!
Even though this world is filled with 163 million orphans...even though they became orphans in sometimes horrific manner...there are many ways we can HELP. My motto: if you can help, then DO IT.
You don't have to adopt to help, but helping to find an orphan a home by contributing to an adoption fund, contributing to help keep a family together, or advocating for these beautiful children can make a difference.
The goal of the organization in which Sarah Zuidema's works is to find a family for the 163 million orphans worldwide...thats EVERY SINGLE CHILD find a family. Their goal is to provide love and security to all of the world's orphans. It's such a simple, beautiful and possible vision....but we have to work together!
Go hear to read the blog from Sarah Zuidema
Friday, May 6, 2011
You Can Afford International Adoption!! Tax Credits, Special Loans and More!
Did you know that you can get a tax credit of OVER $10,000 for adoption through the Hope for Children Act? Check out these websites for more information:
General Information about Tax Credit: http://tax-credit.adoption.com/
IRS Information about Tax Credit: http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8839/ch01.html#d0e22
Information from the Washington Times on various ways of affording adoption:
General Information about Tax Credit: http://tax-credit.adoption.com/
IRS Information about Tax Credit: http://www.irs.gov/instructions/i8839/ch01.html#d0e22
Information from the Washington Times on various ways of affording adoption:
As for help financing an adoption, there are myriad options that can offer some assistance.
Loans
There are loans designed exclusively for the purpose of adopting. Organizations like the National Adoption Foundation offer low and no-interest loans for adoptive families to spend on expenses. They even have rates as a low as 0% foot the first six months. The hitch here is that the organization requires a donation in order to process loan applications.
A group called Lifelong for Orphans.org offers interest-free loans.
Tax Credits
Right now the federal government is offering substantial tax credits. The adoption tax credit was extended and expanded by the healthcare legislation in 2010. The adoption credit is calculated on Form 8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses (PDF). You may claim an adoption credit of up to $13,170 (for tax year 2010) per eligible child.
This is credit, meaning if you owe less than the credit, the government will send you a check for the remainder. This credit will sunset in 2013. It will be reduced to $5,00 per adoption and $6,000 for special needs adoption. For more information, check out the Red Thread column on federal adoption tax credits.
Many States offer extensive tax credits – up to $10,000. To learn more about your state's specific tax credits, contact your state Division of Family Services and State Tax Office to ask about tax credits for adoption and/or to find out if you qualify for any special state subsidy programs. For more details on state adoption tax credits, see the recent Red Thread column on state adoption tax credits.
Grants
Many religious and non-profit organizations offer grants of anywhere from $200 to $5,000 to help defray adoption costs. Although an online search can yield some results, try reaching out to your church or synagogue first since they are likely to be the biggest financial supporter in your community.
Employer Contributions
Many companies have adoption assistance programs (AAPs). Check with your employer’s human resource department to see if they have an AAP or other adoption assistance benefits. To learn more about these programs, check out these resources:
http://adopting.org/employer.html
http://www.adoptionbenefits.com/
http://abanet.org/family/advocate/sp97tax.html
or the Dave Thomas Foundation's Adoption-Friendly Employer List for important details.
Military, Nonrecurring Program
The U.S. government provides a one-time subsidy program to full-time military personnel. Currently, adopting couples and singles can receive up to $2,000 per child per year with a $5,000 cap per member.
Andrea is an adoptive mother and a journalist. She is at work on a book, "The Red Thread," a collection of stories told by families united through adoption. She is also owner of Media Branding International, a public relations/media consulting firm. Read more The Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum in The Communities at The Washington Times.
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