Happy New Year!

Program Updates

Last week we received one LOA & one TA for Waiting Children families.   This week we’ve received 2 PA’s – both for Journey of Hope children!

 LOA’s seem to be coming quicker for China Waiting Children families.  For families that have had their dossier logged in for several months before they submit their LOI, the LOA has been coming in about a month or less after their PA.  For families that have PA before submitting their dossier, the LOA has been coming between 1-2 months from the time of LID. 

Last week we received 3 referrals for families with LID of May 29, 2006.  The children are from Jiangsu province, ages 8-12 months, and are 2 boys and 1 girl!  The 2 boys were for families that had put their gender preference as “either.”

A new shared list also came out last week and so far we’ve had one LOI submitted for a child on this list.

We have 3 families that are headed to China this week to meet their newest children in the New Year.  We wish them the best on their journey!

Important Information

The adoption tax credit was extended through December 31, 2012.  The refundability of the tax credit will remain in effect for 2011; however it will not be available for 2012 adoptions.  Also it’s our understanding that the adoption tax credits carried forward from previous years will also be refundable, which means that families who adopted as far back as 2005 but who didn’t have enough tax liability to use their entire credit can take advantage of the credit with their 2010 return.  For further information, we suggest you consult with a tax accountant.

Other Information

Remember that our office will be closed on December 30 and 31 for the New Year holiday.  We will be back next year on January 3^rd!

 A new film, Change of Plans, will air January 8th 8/7c on FOX.  This is a pro-adoption film supported by Moms4FamilyTV.  This heart-warming, funny film surrounds a married couple with no kids, who--through unfortunate events –ends up adopting 4 kids from Africa, Asia, and South America. The film reveals how fulfilling life can be when you look beyond your own plans and invest in the lives of others.  You can watch the trailer for this film at:  Change of Plans - Trailer

We’d like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and look forward to more referrals in 2011!