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The Adoption Journey for Shannon and Jaxon

Parker Herring August 21, 2018

I tell people all the time about my adoption journey and that I would have waited forever for my sweet Jaxon. He is worth every second that we waited.

Adoption Tax Credit – 2017 Taxes

Parker Herring February 16, 2018

With the average cost of a domestic adoption at $36,000, the Adoption Tax Credit can cover more than a third of your costs.

Birth Mothers Talk About Placing Their Baby for Adoption

Parker Herring November 3, 2017

As we honor National Adoption Month, we take a moment to recognize birth mothers for the brave decisions they make.

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Birth mothers Can Show Love to Their Child Placed for Adoption

Parker Herring May 13, 2017

One of the questions about adoption I often hear from birthmothers is: “How can I let my child know how much I love him/her?” Learn the answer and more.

US Military offers Federal Adoption Tax Credit for Military Families looking to Adopt

Parker Herring June 20, 2016

By taking advantage of the federal adoption tax credit, US Military benefits and employer advantages, thousands of American families are eligible and receive financial benefits each year for the cost…

A Child’s Hope Q&A Adoption Facts and Figures

Parker Herring June 7, 2016

There are three types of adoption – domestic newborn, domestic foster, and international adoption. Each adoption type has a different average cost. Learn more here.

Why would a Shark Divorce Attorney Start an adoption agency?

Parker Herring May 26, 2016

The simple answer is that A Child’s Hope was born because I got mad, got scared and fell in love with a little boy born in New Mexico.

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Modernization Comes to Interstate Adoptions & Interstate Compact

Parker Herring March 8, 2016

The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) was established in 1960 to provide a uniform legal framework for the placement of children across State lines in foster and…

Birth Certificates and Adoption

Parker Herring January 14, 2016

The last step before you can apply for a social security card for your child is to obtain a birth certificate with the child’s formal name and your names listed…

Adopting & Raising a Child with Special Needs – Things to Know

Parker Herring January 5, 2016

What I hear frequently from adoptive parents who are offered the opportunity to adopt a child born with special needs is that if they had given birth to the child…

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Parker Herring August 28, 2015

The truth is, during pregnancy, your body is working harder than ever to provide everything your baby needs to survive and to keep you healthy too.

Pregnancy: What to Know about The Second Trimester

Parker Herring August 2, 2015

The second trimester of pregnancy often feels like the best. You may no longer get morning sickness, and you may now enjoy a hearty appetite along with a resurgence of…

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THE ADOPTION BLOG

"Education" Adoption Tips

The Adoption Journey for Shannon and Jaxon

Adoption Tax Credit – 2017 Taxes

Birth Mothers Talk About Placing Their Baby for Adoption

Birth mothers Can Show Love to Their Child Placed for Adoption

US Military offers Federal Adoption Tax Credit for Military Families looking to Adopt

A Child’s Hope Q&A Adoption Facts and Figures

Why would a Shark Divorce Attorney Start an adoption agency?

Modernization Comes to Interstate Adoptions & Interstate Compact

Birth Certificates and Adoption

Adopting & Raising a Child with Special Needs – Things to Know

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Pregnancy: What to Know about The Second Trimester

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