Resources
General Information
The Family Network, Inc. is a member of the Joint Council On International Children’s Services who advocates on behalf of children in need of permanent, safe and loving families. JCICS also promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world.
The U.S. Department of State’s Intercountry Adoption Site contains useful information for those considering international adoption.
For recent adoption news and to learn about upcoming TFN events, please check out: TFN's Blog
Financial Aid
Adoption Tax Credit
The adoption tax credit has been extended until the end of 2012. Please check with your tax accountant on how this tax credit applies to your financial situation.
The Adoption Tax Credit was made refundable in 2010. If a family has no tax liability, the IRS will refund the amount due. However, the refundability of the adoption tax credit will only remain in effect for 2011. The refundability expires on December 31, 2011 and will not be available for 2012.
There are many people advocating to make the Adoption Tax Credit permanent.
The Internal Revenue Service provides information about the Adoption Tax Credit.
Watch this short video to learn more about the Adoption Tax Credit.
Financial Aid Resources
• National Adoption Foundation
• ABBAFund
Employer Adoption Benefits
Many employers provide their employees with adoption benefits, such as paid leave, unpaid leave, or adoption reimbursements.
Adoption.com provides a list of employers who may offer adoption benefits.
Medical Information
The International Adoption Clinic
The International Adoption Clinic at Children’s Hospital & Research Center in Oakland has many years of experience providing medical assessments. The clinic can provide:
Pre-Adoption Review of Medical Records
A written report, a phone or in-person conference, and ongoing assessment until the child arrives in the United States.
Pre-Travel Support
Preparation for travel, medications for the child during travel, and preparation for travel in cases where there is not a proposal for a specific child.
Post-Adoption Comprehensive Medical Assessment
A 2.5 hour visit with a review of symptoms related to the transition from a foreign country, a detailed physical exam, recommendations regarding laboratory tests, referrals and immunizations, and anticipatory guidance for the newly adopted child.
Contact Information
Nancy Curtis, M.D.
Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
International Adoption Clinic
Located in the Outpatient Center,
Infectious Diseases Department
747 52nd Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 428-3010
Email: ncurtis@mail.cho.org
International Adoption Clinic at the University of Minnesota
The International Adoption Clinic at the University of Minnesota also offers many years of experience providing medical assessments.
Contact Information
International Adoption Clinic
University of Minnesota
Dana Johnson, M.D., Ph.D.
717 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 624-1164
Email: iac@umn.edu
For a List of Medical Providers in Various States: The Sparrow-Fund
Therapeutic / Attachment Assistance
Los Angeles, California (and various cities throughout CA)
Dr. Daniel Siegel
Research Clinic UCLA
Research specialist in attachment related interventions. Dr. Daniel Siegel’s clinic has therapists who work with attachment disorders and families are referred to them on an individual basis.
Email: info@drdansiegel.com
Phone: (310) 447-0848
Sacramento/Placerville, California
Diana Fischer, MFT681 Main Street, Suite 201
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 227-6390
San Francisco / Oakland, California
Audrey Bethke, PhD
The International Adoption Clinic
Oakland’s Children’s Hospital
Post-Adoption Neuropsychological Assessment
Email: abethke@mail.cho.org
Phone: (415) 218-9437
Fresno, California
Bonnie Ness, LCSW Board Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work
Counseling Services
Phone: (559) 439-0762
San Luis Obispo, California
Kimberly Boroczi, LMFT
Adoption Social Worker & Therapist
1411 Marsh Street, Suite 108
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 235-5039>
National Youth Network
Specialize in working with parents whose children have significant attachment issues.
Programs Include: Wilderness Programs, Therapeutic Boarding Schools, Outpatient & Day Treatment, Summer Camps.
Help Guide
A trusted non-profit resource designed to assist families with creating secure infant attachment and understanding of attachment and reactive attachment disorders.
UC Davis Mind Institute
This is an excellent resource used by therapists and adoptive families to help with the assessment of developmental and emotional delays/disabilities as well as appropriate measures needed to make changes for the benefit of the child and family.
Online News/Blogs
The Family Network News & Events
Check out TFN's Events Blog to learn more about upcoming events & recent news at TFN!
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Date Night for Adoption -- April 17, 2012 at Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola, CA
Join us for date night at the beautiful Shadowbrook, while also supporting adoption!
Make your reservations ahead of time and then be sure to mention that you’re there to support TFN. 30% of all food and drink proceeds will be donated to The Family Network, Inc.
Reservations are required for the restaurant; no reservations required for the upstairs Rockroom.
Human Race -- May 12, 2012 in Santa Cruz, CA
Join TFN in fundraising/walking in support of adoption!
For more information about the events listed above, call The Family Network, Inc.
(831) 462-8954
Current News
TFN's Adoptive Families
The U.S. State Department
Additional Resources
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