From the Desk of Lizzie: September 26, 2012
Happy Wednesday,
I want to provide all families with an Adoption Tax Credit UPDATE!!! There is now a Senate companion bill (to H.R. 4373). On Friday the bill S.3616 was introduced. This bill would make the Adoption Tax Credit permanent and refundable. WE DEFINITELY WANT THIS TO HAPPEN!!
It’s “push time!” These bills needs co-sponsors, so please ask your Representative to co-sponsor HR 4373 and both your Senators to co-sponsor S 3616. The more support these bills have–meaning the more members of Congress hear from their constituents and understand the importance of extending the adoption tax credit and making it refundable– the better chance that a refundable adoption tax credit will be included in the final tax package agreed upon by Congress.
To email your Senators click here.
For tips about how to advocate click here.
Wishing the very best for the adoption tax credit and our families this week!
Sincerely,
Lizzie Kovach
Adoption Consultant/Outreach and Promotions Manager
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Lizzie: September 19, 2012
Hi Families,
Last Saturday, I was going through my Netflix and found a great documentary called, “This Emotional Life” from PBS. It had a segment that discussed attachment and bonding, which is something many potential adoptive families ask and worry about. One important thing to know about attachment and bonding (in relation to adoption) is that every child’s story is different. Some children in orphanages might have bonding issues to overcome, but there are also children who crave love and healthy attention. Early childhood is an important time for bonding, but attachments can be made and constantly improved throughout a child’s life!
I am happy to help families discuss their adoption options and give resources to assist with attachment and bonding. GWCA/CAN is always here to support your family and adoption journey, so reach out to us today about any questions you may have: 512-323-9595 x3091
If you want to learn more about “This Emotional Life” and their information on attachment, you can read it here from PBS!
Sincerely,
Lizzie Kovach
Adoption Consultant/Outreach and Promotions Manager
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Lizzie: September 12, 2012
Happy Wednesday Families,
As I discuss adoption with families, they always ask me for financial resources and planning. I encourage our families, especially right now, to look into the adoption tax credit. The current adoption tax credit can be a possibility for families with adoptions finalized by December 31, 2012. If Congress does not keep this tax credit (currently at $12,650), the amount will drop to $6,000 and apply only to a small number of special needs adoptions; there will not be an adoption tax credit for most adoptions. Learn more about the adoption tax credit here.
GWCA/CAN wants our families to feel comfortable and happy adopting. You can make a difference and reach out to your representative about extending the adoption tax credit! Find your representative here. Also, check out this statement backed by two Congress people.
I hope to see this tax credit go through for our families….that would be wonderful!
Sincerely,
Lizzie Kovach
Adoption Consultant/Outreach and Promotions Manager
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Lizzie: September 7, 2012
TGIF!
I speak with families about all possible adoption options, and many single-parent families call to ask which countries will allow them to adopt. Single-parent families have many adoption options with GWCA/CAN! Single women interested in non-special needs, special needs, siblings and older children are eligible to adopt from these countries: Domestic, Bulgaria, China, DRC, Haiti, Honduras, Latvia, Moldova, Peru, Poland, the Philippines, and Russia!! Single men interested in non-special needs, special needs, siblings and older children are eligible to adopt from Domestic, Bulgaria, DRC, Latvia, Peru, and the Philippines!!
If single-parent families are interested in adopting younger non-special needs children, great countries to look into are Domestic, Bulgaria, and DRC. These are all unique programs and have children waiting for loving homes. Some of these programs even have waiting child profiles, so you can begin learning more about the current children available. China, Haiti, Latvia, Peru, and the Philippines have waiting child profiles that you can view here. You can also begin chatting with one of our waiting child case managers about the children you are viewing, so feel free to call us today: 512-323-9595 x3091
It is so exciting to think we can provide so many options for our families and place so many children…all around the world!
Sincerely,
Lizzie Kovach
Adoption Consultant/Outreach and Promotions Manager
Read MoreFrom the Desk of Lizzie: September 5, 2012
Hi families,
I hope everyone had an enjoyable long weekend! Did anyone take a mini-vacation? GWCA/CAN is receiving so many back-to-school pictures through Facebook…all of them make my day. I love thinking about these kiddos reuniting with their friends after a long summer.
Your families have an opportunity to reunite in September, too! On September 29th, GWCA/CAN is hosting a Family Reunion at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas (just outside of Houston)! Past, present, and prospective GWCA/CAN families can mix and mingle about their adoption journey and discuss what their families are doing now. It is going to be so much fun to see our families reunite and enjoy Moody Gardens. I can’t wait! If you haven’t signed up yet, you can learn more and sign up here.
See you there!
Lizzie Kovach
Adoption Consultant/Outreach and Promotions Manager
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