National Infertility Awareness Week
The statistics are heartbreaking. 1 in 8 in the U.S. 1 in 6 in Canada 1 in 7 in the U.K. 1 in 4 worldwide. The above data reflects the number of people affected by infertility according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while not uncommon throughout the world, many people …
Heart of Adoptions Spreads Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
At Heart of Adoptions, children are at the very heart of what we do which is why spreading awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month is integral not just in April, but year-round. Here are some need-to-know FAQs surrounding child abuse to assist in spreading awareness. Q: What is National Child Abuse Prevention Month? A: Since 1983, the United States has named April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in …
Celebrating ASD Adoptions & World Autism Awareness Day
April 2nd is designated as World Autism Awareness Day, and it’s the perfect time to provide a few helpful tips to those who have adopted or are considering adopting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Did You know? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the prevalence of autism rose from 1 in 125 in 2004 to 1 in 54 in 2016. It’s important to note that children with ASD are more likely …
Adoption Tax Credit
It’s coming. We all feel it. Once the year changes, you feel like you have a world of time, and then before you know it, it’s April 17th – Tax Day! If you finalized an adoption in the past year, it’s important to remember to apply for your adoption tax credit. The adoption tax credit is a helpful …
National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month. For many, this does not have too much meaning or significance. For us at Heart of Adoptions, Inc., this is a HUGE month. Our Social Workers are the ones that create hundreds of loving and permanent families. Our Social Workers work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week …
5 Preparations to Make Before Welcoming Your Child Home
Making the decision to adopt and grow your family begins an often long and involved process. One of the many steps you’ll need to take on the adoption journey is readying yourself for a home visit and ultimately your new child’s arrival. While you are waiting for your match, here are some tips on preparations …
How to Choose your Adoption Attorney
Although many adoptions go through seamlessly, others hit a glitch or result in full-blown litigation. Before selecting an attorney for your adoption proceedings, educate yourself on the importance of choosing the right attorney. First and foremost, it’s important that you choose an adoption attorney that has experience in adoption law. And it’s important that you …
Celebrating Birth Mothers This Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s day is typically celebrated only on the 14th of February, here at Heart of Adoptions, we like to treat the whole month as a celebration of love. We celebrate romantic love, familial love, and even puppy love. And of course, we celebrate the love that adoption brings into our lives. The love that is …
Answering Your Home Study Questions
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. is here to answer any questions you may have regarding completing a home study. Some of the most common questions we are asked have quite simple answers! -What should I expect at the home study visit? The home visit can sometimes cause some anxiety for prospective adoptive parents. Please know that …
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