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Adopting a Child with Special Needs: What Does It Mean and Why it Could Be the Right Choice For You

There are so many children with special needs waiting to be adopted into loving families. For some adoption agencies, children with special needs are often thought to be more difficult to place than other children, but for other agencies all it takes is finding a family that is equipped with the resources to care for… Continue reading Adopting a Child with Special Needs: What Does It Mean and Why it Could Be the Right Choice For You

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August Book Reviews 2014

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. The Zero Degree Zombie Zone (Bakari Katari Johnson) by Patrik Henry Bass - Still on my… Continue reading August Book Reviews 2014

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Adoption Tax Credit 2014

Its that time of year again and if you haven't already filed your taxes you may want to remember that the Federal government wants to encourage adoptions and established the adoption tax credit.  This generous credit was due to expire in 2012 but the Adoption Tax credit was made permanent under the fiscal cliff tax… Continue reading Adoption Tax Credit 2014

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December 2013 Book Reviews

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Attachment in Common Sense and Doodle: A Practical Guide by Miriam Silver -Attachment is never an… Continue reading December 2013 Book Reviews

Adoption Books & Movies, Attachment, International Adoption, LGBT, Parenting, Special Needs Adoption

July Book Reviews 2013

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. You Were Always in My Heart: A Shaoey and Dot Adoption Story by Mary Beth… Continue reading July Book Reviews 2013

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May Book Reviews 2013

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Instant Mom by Nia Vardalos -Honest, funny and honest Nia Vardalos writes about her struggles with… Continue reading May Book Reviews 2013

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February Book Reviews 2013

All books purchased by clicking the link in our review will give AFTH a small donation from Amazon.com.  If you are interested in purchasing one of the books in our review please consider buying it through our link to amazon.com. Out of the Shadows: Stories of Adoption and Reunion by Linda Back McKay -Ms McKay has… Continue reading February Book Reviews 2013

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Book Reviews April

Books reviews here can be purchased through our online store Parenting Your Adopted Older Child: How to Overcome the Unique Challenges and Raise a Happy and Healthy Child by Brenda, Ph.D. McCreight - McCreight is both a child therapist and an adoptive parent of seven. She has written this book specifically for the growing number… Continue reading Book Reviews April