Links to Adoption InformationFollowing are many valuable links to resources you will want to investigate. There is something for everyone. Adoption Tax Credit:Adoption Federal Tax Credits
States Tax Credits
More Information About Loans and Tax Credit & Much More Visit www.adoption.com and link to "Adopting." Corporate Matching Gifts Military, Nonrecurring Program Nonrecurring Federal Adoption Program Dependency Exemption - Tax Savings For more information visit: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/children/adoption/helpc.html Loans and Financiang Options:
Refinance your house/Home equity loan If you own your home you may be eligible for a home equity loan, or you may be able to refinance your mortgage. Also, most banks offer a home equity line-of-credit. Ask your bank for details. Rates are usually low and interest tax exempt.
Borrow from your 401-k Many 401-k plans now offer loans from your retirement savings. This is usually a very-low interest rate. Talk to your employer to see if this is an option for you.
Other Sources for Adoption Loans or Grants: http://www.chinacare.org/adoptions.html For Excellent Overall Information: http://www.adoptionfinancing.com/ How to Make Adoption an Affordable Option "How to Make Adoption an Affordable Option" is for people who would like to consider adoption but are reluctant because they believe that the process is too expensive. It is also for families who, caught up in the emotions of adopting, may not have given serious thought to some of the less obvious financial aspects of adoption. .
National Adoption Foundation Loan Program The mission of the National Adoption Foundation is to encourage pre-adoptive parents and children to come together, grow, and flourish. The National Adoption Foundation provides financial support, information, and services for adoptive and prospective adoptive families in order to assist cards and deposit products to aid families with the expenses associated with adopting and raising children. These programs are made available with help from MBNA America® Bank, N.A. For more information, call (888) 627-8767. .
Obtaining Vital Records:
Adoption requires the prospective adoptive parents to assemble a variety of documents. These include certified birth certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees among others. These can be obtained from the State Vital Records agency and authenticated by the Secretary of State of that State. Capitol Building Phone No.: (850) 413-9736
A service called "VitalChek" can obtain your Vital Records for you. They are a bit expensive, but many families have used them with no problem. Their number is: 1-800-255-2414 and their web page address is: http://www.vitalchek.com Most of the time, they will only get the Vital Record, not the State Seal No matter where you order your Vital Record from, be sure to ask for a "certified original" or "certified copy" of your Vital Records. If adopting internationally, when sending your request to the Vital Records Office, always mention that you are adopting internationally on your request. Some states have different forms for international adoption. Please call to verify the above information first, before you send your money. Recommended Adoption Attourneys and Agencies: Adoption Center Robinson "Rob" Harrell, Esq. 3 Clifford Drive to raise future Christian leaders! Lori Re, Esq. Attourney at Law Suite 15 Orange Park, FL 32073 Childrens Hope International: Florida Orlando, FL 32829 Adoption General: International Concerns for Children National Adoption Information Clearinghouse North American Council on Adoptable Children [NACAC]
Adoption Publications:Adoptive Families of America Roots and Wings Magazine Chosen Child International Adoption Magazine Adopting The International Child With Special Needs
International Adoptions:
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formerly the Immigration and Nationalization Service (INS) You can call the USCIS office, 1-800-375-5283 or down load the appropriate forms from the USCIS Internet web site: www.uscis.gov
Adopting The International Child With Special Needs
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