AdoptUSKids
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A free, federally funded resource for families who want to or have adopted from foster care. Child welfare professionals and agencies, follow @AdoptUSKidsPros.
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More than 120,000 children and youth in foster care need permanent families. Learn more about foster adoption today. https://t.co/Ol50y0m3RB
#fostercare #adoption
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Thousands of children in foster care need permanent families
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Happy Holidays! The AdoptUSKids offices will closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24th, Wednesday, Dec. 25th and Wednesday, Jan. 1st. May the joy of family be yours this holiday season and into the new year.
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“These children just need that little extra love for someone to not give up on them. They need someone to say, I'm going to be here to the end." https://t.co/BdgWOpXT7S
#adoption #TeensNeedFamilies
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A foster parent provides temporary love, care and guidance to children who are in need.
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To help adoptive parents understand the benefits of maintaining contact between birth and adoptive families, Courtney McIntyre lends her experience as an adoption social worker in this article on our blog. https://t.co/13fVqcf9ZY
#adoption
blog.adoptuskids.org
Maintaining contact with birth families is important to a child’s sense of belonging and well-being. And there are a lot of approaches that can work, depending on your family’s circumstances.
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"Who can foster or adopt from foster care? What are the requirements?" The answer is that it varies by state, but you can begin to learn some of the basics here:
adoptuskids.org
You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent
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"How much does foster adoption cost?" This is one of the most common questions we hear. The answer to that and others can be found on our FAQ page.
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National Adoption Month may be over, but amplifying the voices of young people in foster care is still important. Visit our website to learn more about Violetta and adoption from foster care: https://t.co/F0hyWa4Wmv
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“You Can’t Imagine the Reward”, the latest @AdCouncil video, offers a heartfelt glimpse into the unique joys and rewards of adopting and parenting older youth. Watch and share these impactful stories at https://t.co/4FqknqZEmJ
#NationalAdoptionMonth
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November is National Adoption Month, and we’re taking some time to amplify the voices of young people. Visit our website to learn more about Tristan and adoption from foster care: https://t.co/Bb4DtV3jKQ
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November is #NationalAdoptionMonth, and we’re taking some time to amplify the voices of young people. Visit our website to learn more about Jaydan and adoption from foster care. https://t.co/gQvAYwDsV6
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During #NationalAdoptionMonth, we honor all the wonderful families that grow through adoption! If you are interested in adopting from foster care, please learn more: https://t.co/OM4Q7QKMs2
#FosterAdopt
adoptuskids.org
AdoptUSKids is a national project that supports child welfare systems and connects children in foster care with families.
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During National Adoption Month, take some time to listen to the voices of young people who've experienced foster adoption. Visit https://t.co/wnmsN0ENqm to learn more about children and youth like Jaydan and about how to adopt from foster care.
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NEW! We’re thrilled to share our newest video, created in partnership with the @AdCouncil, featuring adoptive families telling their stories! “You Can’t Imagine the Reward” provides a glimpse into the unique joys and rewards of adopting older youth. #NationalAdoptionMonth
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More than one in five young people in foster care are teenagers. Read what family means to them, and join us in sharing their stories. https://t.co/umVDI0kEsH
#NationalAdoptionMonth
adoptuskids.org
Children and teens enter foster care through no fault of their own, because they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and are unable to continue living safely with their families
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This National Adoption Month, we’re taking some time to amplify the voices of young people. Visit https://t.co/CysLslCn57 to learn more about David and adoption from foster care.
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During National Adoption Month, we honor all the wonderful families that grow through adoption! If you are interested in adopting from foster care, please learn more on our website:
adoptuskids.org
AdoptUSKids is a national project that supports child welfare systems and connects children in foster care with families.
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Information on claiming the Federal Adoption Tax Credit for 2024, courtesy of @FamiliesRising. https://t.co/FmF2FxzJvH
#NationalAdoptionMonth
wearefamiliesrising.org
Claiming the Federal Adoption Tax Credit for 2024 Updated October 2024 For adoptions finalized in 2024, there is a federal adoption tax credit of up to $16,810 per child. The 2024 adoption tax credit...
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During #NationalAdoptionMonth, we honor the families that grow through #adoption, we remind foster youth and adoptees that we are by their side, and we rededicate ourselves to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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November is #NationalAdoptionMonth! This time renews our commitment to creating a bright future for the 109,000 children and youth waiting to be adopted and recognizing the individuals who make a meaningful difference in their lives. https://t.co/thzGBBdnnm
#Adoption
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Like many foster parents, Brian and Jarrod Cruz-Stipsits planned to adopt a young child. But life had other plans, and they couldn't be happier for it. https://t.co/UkAewI04Ta
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blog.adoptuskids.org
Two fathers overcame their initial skepticism of adopting older youth and welcomed a 13-year-old into their home and became advocates of teen adoption.
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"I want to adopt, but do I really want to adopt a teen?" There are a number of good reasons why you should consider it. https://t.co/JIe2ltLjS0
#Adoption #TeensNeedFamilies
adoptuskids.org
Thousands of teens in foster care are looking for the love, support, and encouragement that families provide throughout their lives—not just until they turn 18
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