US: Can you adopt an adult? Why some people choose adult adoption Romper - November 03, 2022 Can you adopt an adult? Sometimes, adult adoption is used for foster children who may have never found a strong adult connection during their time bouncing through care. "For the most part, kids who have … [Read more...]

NY: New York High Court Favors Out-of-State Parents Seeking Custody of Foster Children Imprint - October 26, 2022 New York's highest court has weighed in on an agreement between all 50 states governing the safe placement of foster children, finding that it should not be used to deny or delay … [Read more...]

US: Want to adopt a child from overseas? Here's what to know about international adoption (Includes video) (Includes audio) (May require subscription) (Commentary) Charlotte Observer - October 21, 2022 Thousands of children are adopted each year in the U.S., but some families choose to take in … [Read more...]

US: Many youths become homeless when they age out of foster care. It almost happened to me (Includes video) (Commentary) Today & NBC News - October 20, 2022 Every year tens of thousands of youths age out of the U.S. foster care system. In 1995, I became one of them on my 18th birthday. I had … [Read more...]

US: Grandparents and other relatives with eligible dependents can qualify for 2021 Child Tax Credit (Press release) U.S. Internal Revenue Service - October 17, 2022 The Internal Revenue Service reminded families today that some taxpayers who claim at least one child as their dependent on their tax … [Read more...]

US: Can 'Kinship Care' Help the Child Welfare System? The White House Wants to Try. (May require subscription) New York Times - October 13, 2022 Maria Elena Thomas and her husband are among thousands of families across the country thrust into the deep end of the child welfare bureaucracy, often … [Read more...]

New Updates and Refresher on Using GetCTC.org to Help Families Claim the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit Before November 15th The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Code for America is offering a refresher class on how to help families apply for the 2021 Expanded Child Tax … [Read more...]

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Code for America is offering a refresher class on how to help families apply for the 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) before simplified filing closes on November 15, 2022. This session will also share new information on the launch of the Earned … [Read more...]

US: Troubles of an Older Youth in Foster Care (Commentary) Imprint - September 27, 2022 Being in the foster care system can be a very rough experience. I struggled with never being able to go to the same school, not being able to make friends or build relationships, and never having any kind of … [Read more...]

NY: All-inclusive housing complex in Brooklyn opens doors to those aged out of foster care (Includes video) News 12 Long Island - September 28, 2022 An affordable and supportive housing complex has opened in Brooklyn, with plans to serve those who have aged out of foster care and those with … [Read more...]