You may have heard that you can offset the expense of building your family through adoption by claiming the Adoption Tax Credit.  But how do you do this?  Which expenses qualify and how do you document them?  Are there different guidelines for families adopting domestically, internationally, or … [Read more...]

Many adoptive parents of Black girls struggle with caring for their daughters' hair.  This challenge can impact a parent's sense of confidence, as well as their daughter's self-esteem.  That's why we've turned to the experts for help! ORS Olive Oil Girls, a leading brand of ethnic hair care … [Read more...]

THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs and meet the staff. Registration is required prior to all meetings. Date: September 13, 2016 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Open Arms Adoption Network - Corporate Suites Midtown 825 … [Read more...]

The Expert Q&A Webinar If you're already parenting and are considering growing your family through adoption, you may face a few questions and decisions that didn't surface when you first became a parent.  How do we decide on the right path? Should we consider adopting out of birth order? How … [Read more...]

As a child grows, their understanding of adoption becomes more nuanced and complex. Unresolved (and often unasked) questions surrounding birth family, the decision to place them for adoption, or how much of who they are is related to their DNA vs. their upbringing often weighs more heavily on them. … [Read more...]

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The Transition Matters Workshop is a training developed specifically for professionals and parents who are working with high school-age students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and will require adult services upon exiting the school system. Who should attend? Parents, … [Read more...]

Inscripción por teléfono: (973) 642-8100 ext. 123 o por correo electrónico start@spannj.org Esta conferencia ayudará a las familias a desarrollar las destrezas para abogar por los derechos de sus hijos e impactar los sistemas que afectan a sus hijos desde su nacimiento hasta los 8 años y más.  … [Read more...]

Register by phone: (973) 642-8100 ext. 123 or email start@spannj.org This conference will help families develop their skills advocating for their children and impacting the systems that affect their children birth to age 8 and beyond.  Parents will have the opportunity to gain skills for … [Read more...]

Inscripción por teléfono: (973) 642-8100 ext. 123 o por correo electrónico start@spannj.org Esta conferencia ayudará a las familias a desarrollar las destrezas para abogar por los derechos de sus hijos e impactar los sistemas que afectan a sus hijos desde su nacimiento hasta los 8 años y más.  … [Read more...]