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    A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions
    A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions
    A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions
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    A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions

    By John Armeau

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    There are over one hundred thousand children in the United States and hundreds of millions of children across the world available for adoption. Written by adoptive parents, this book provides valuable insight into each step of adoption process, from the initial self-evaluation to the adoption finalization. Detailed information and analysis is included on who can adopt, the associated costs, the available children, and pitfalls to avoid. The book has links to the best state, national and international adoption websites and photolistings. Additionally the book includes information on tax credits, subsidies, loans, and grants.

    There are few joys in this world that compare to a child hugging you, displaying total and unconditional love. The authors adopted the three infants through the U.S. foster care system, at no cost.

    Here are a few valuable lessons they learned:
    •You do not have to be rich or famous to adopt.
    •There are thousands upon thousands of children in the U.S. waiting to be adopted, at zero cost.
    •Public adoption classes are generally painless and scheduled on weekends or after work hours. You can complete most of the adoption paperwork during these classes.
    •States take exceptional steps to protect the rights of children and the natural parents, lengthening the overall adoption process. The result, however, is a solid legal foundation for the adoption.
    •The maximum adoption credit for U.S. taxpayers to $13,360 per adopted child. If the child has special needs, the credit may be allowed even if you do not have any qualified expenses.
    •If you pursue a more expensive private adoption that exceeds the adoption credit, there are grants, subsidies, and loans available to help cover additional adoption expenses.
    •There is no guarantee that any child, whether your natural child or adopted child will be perfectly healthy, well-mannered, brilliant, thoughtful, sharing, and loving. This will largely depend on you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Armeau
    Release dateSep 19, 2011
    ISBN9781465702630
    A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions
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    John Armeau

    John and Emma Armeau have five children, Carmen, Christina, Michael, Jesse, and Brigitte, ranging in ages from 38 to 8. The two oldest children were abandoned and placed in our care by their natural mother. We adopted the three younger children through the U.S. foster care system when they were infants, at no cost to us. We are currently stationed in England.

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      A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions - John Armeau

      Beginner’s Guide to

      Low-Cost

      Adoptions

      John and Emma Armeau

      Smashwords Edition

      Cover Design by: Miss Mae

      Copyright 2011 John Armeau

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      "Every Child deserves a permanent home and a loving family."

      ~Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy’s and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

      There are over 100,000 children in the United States available and longing for adoption. You do not need a large home. You do not have to pay anything.

      There are few joys in this world that compare to a child hugging you, displaying total and unconditional love. My wife and I have five children, ages 38, 37, 18, 9, and 8. The two oldest children were abandoned and placed in our care by their natural mother. We adopted the three younger children through the U.S. foster care system when they were infants, at no cost to us.

      Here are a few valuable lessons we learned:

      •You do not have to be rich or famous to adopt.

      •There are thousands upon thousands of children in the U.S. waiting to be adopted, at zero cost to you.

      •Public adoption classes are generally painless and scheduled on weekends or after work hours. You can complete most of the adoption paperwork during these classes.

      •States take exceptional steps to protect the rights of children and the natural parents, lengthening the overall adoption process. The result, however, is a solid legal foundation for the adoption.

      •There is no guarantee that any child, whether your natural child or adopted child will be perfectly healthy, well-mannered, brilliant, thoughtful, sharing, and loving. This will largely depend on you.

      •The maximum adoption credit for U.S. taxpayers to $13,360 per adopted child. If the child has special needs, the credit may be allowed even if you do not have any qualified expenses.

      •If you pursue a more expensive private adoption that exceeds the adoption credit, there are grants, subsidies, and loans available to help cover additional adoption expenses.

      Good Luck! Over one hundred thousand kids in the U.S. and hundreds of millions of children across the world are waiting for loving parents, right now. Stop delaying, start reading.

      This book is dedicated to our awesome kids, divine gifts, all

      Sincerely,

      John and Emma Armeau

      Table Of Contents

      Chapter 1: Self-Evaluation

      Chapter 2: Public Vs Private

      Chapter 3: Cost

      Chapter 4: Credits, Subsidies And Reimbursements

      Chapter 5: Loans And Grants

      Chapter 6: Adoption Agencies

      Chapter 7: Adoption Paperwork

      Chapter 8: Searching For A Child

      Chapter 9: Preparing For A Child

      Chapter 10: Finalizing The Adoption

      About the Authors

      CHAPTER 1: SELF-EVALUATION

      The first step of the adoption process does not require paperwork, money, or legal assistance. It involves asking and answering, a series of tough questions, that will help you refine your adoption goals. The completion of this step will save you countless hours later in the process and ensure that you search for a child that is a great fit for your family.

      Now, sit down with your spouse, partner, or other family members, and hold a frank, open discussion, and try to answer questions such as: What are your adoption goals? Is there a void in your life that is driving you toward adoption? Do you have the patience, time and love for adopting a child? What age of child would you prefer? If you already have kids, what age would they prefer? Would you rather have a boy or a girl? Would you consider adopting more than one child?

      Personal Note: We were excited when our adoption worker in California notified us that a young child was available for us to pick up. We wondered if the child

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