Very soon you will receive a U.S. Census form in the mail, which is a simple questionnaire comprised of only ten questions (see sample and instructions attached to this e-mail). We encourage you to complete the form for your household, and mail it back by April 1, 2010…
Washington, DC –Today U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA) introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2013. The bill would make the Adoption Tax Credit fully refundable. Making the tax credit refundable would extend its benefits to more Americans. According to IRS data, 62% of filers in 2011 benefited from the refundable Adoption Tax Credit.
The Step Forward for Orphans March was a huge success. What can you do to keep the momentum going? »
In 78 days, we visited 60 cities during an 18,000 mile bus ride. The journey ended with a mile and a half walk making a statement that adoption is an important and viable solution for kids without parents. The tour succeeded in identifying and forming the core membership of the UN-STUCK MOVEMENT. The tour was supported by over 850 volunteers and the Step Forward for Orphans March was literally a critical step forward with individuals traveling from 37 states to participate.
Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG), a progressive education movement initiated by the Georgian government, recruits native English speakers to co-teach English alongside local English teachers in public schools throughout the country of Georgia. TLG aims to improve Georgia’s nationwide English language proficiency in an effort towards further globalization.
Please join us for our annual ‘Journey to Georgia’ trip! Travel with AFG’s American and Georgian directors to see the fascinating country of Georgia–the jewel in the crown–through the eyes of American Friends of Georgia. See firsthand the positive progress of AFG’s Project Leaders and visit many of the beautiful sights in Georgia while experiencing their rich cultural heritage. Read more…
Hopscotch Adoptions getting ready March for “Step Forward for Orphans” in Washington DC!! Great day!! May 17, 2013
Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Madonna, and Charlize Theron have all adopted children from all over the world. But despite the publicity and will of many families to do the same, over 100 million children are currently living in orphanages world-wide.
Right from the beginning, I want to admit two important facts that have been part of my belief system for a very long time: I’ve never wanted to find my own birth family. I was domestically adopted at birth in the USA, and I have had very minor interest regarding my birth family. Nor have I had any identity issues that would lead me on a search for a missing piece’ of myself…
