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AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-68287275337694082672017-02-09T14:19:00.000-08:002017-02-09T14:19:00.303-08:00Earning a GED Offers Several Benefits to Quality of Life <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNYko8UkBimhcScyMJU0PBToaHkymdFcyaFL4nlo_vZYtUeHZuc0bhipBu_F-FKMpSWcWspGx-dc8jHuA5VDqUGgKIrCJoFbB_zJ6F-8Y0xw7wWuFq1Tta7OU2rCL6mrXa8yOhFpRKew/s1600/GED_logo_072_grade.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNYko8UkBimhcScyMJU0PBToaHkymdFcyaFL4nlo_vZYtUeHZuc0bhipBu_F-FKMpSWcWspGx-dc8jHuA5VDqUGgKIrCJoFbB_zJ6F-8Y0xw7wWuFq1Tta7OU2rCL6mrXa8yOhFpRKew/s320/GED_logo_072_grade.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Based out of Alpharetta, Georgia, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., has
specialized in providing adoption services to area families for more
than 20 years. In addition to uniting children with adoptive families,
AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., also helps mothers improve their lives
by providing assistance in GED testing.<br /><br />For mothers who don’t
have a high-school diploma, research overwhelmingly indicates that
getting a GED leads to better life outcomes. Here are two ways that the
GED can help individuals craft a better future for themselves.<br /><br />Data
gathered as recently as 2012 shows that those with a GED have a greater
earning potential than those without one. The average hourly wage for
the GED earner is more than $2 per hour higher, which translates to more
than $4,000 in additional annual income for those who work a full-time,
40-hour-per-week job. <br /><br />For those who want to pursue higher
education, a GED is essential. In the absence of a high school diploma,
passing the GED exam demonstrates to colleges that an individual
possesses the needed high-school skills required for admission. While
most schools also have other admission requirements, including
achievement tests such as the ACT or the SAT, possessing a GED is
essential, not optional, if you don’t have a diploma.
AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-46523704702751461712017-01-31T07:15:00.000-08:002017-01-31T07:15:05.935-08:00Some Options for Defraying the Cost of Adoption <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh10cSkpnwybVtkYxXD0HzacLReQ8IWEHNPorFRaZa-9GLMZKfvrTo63SRyQMEatVfRHL0C_3dA_NIoF9MwwqZMDISqPb3hDnKjIYMmkEWTYSiGMdj1XDwYlXWqBkhNIFs7W-oZI23TxA/s1600/FMLA.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh10cSkpnwybVtkYxXD0HzacLReQ8IWEHNPorFRaZa-9GLMZKfvrTo63SRyQMEatVfRHL0C_3dA_NIoF9MwwqZMDISqPb3hDnKjIYMmkEWTYSiGMdj1XDwYlXWqBkhNIFs7W-oZI23TxA/s320/FMLA.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., strives to meet the needs of both birth
mothers and adoptive families. Understanding the high costs often
involved with domestic adoptions, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., helps
adoptive families connect with resources that can alleviate the
financial burden of the adoption process. <br /><br />For example, many
employers offer assistance with adoption costs, and active-duty military
personnel can receive financial help of up to $2,000 per adopted child.
In addition, families can apply for grants through the National
Adoption Foundation to help defray the costs of adoption, and a number
of private nonprofits and other organizations offer help to families who
meet certain criteria. <br /><br />Another option for families who cannot
pay outright are adoption loans. Possibilities include borrowing against
401(k) or insurance policies or taking out a home equity loan. Further,
crowdfunding, whereby prospective adoptive families take to social
media to share their story and solicit donations toward adoption costs,
can serve as an extremely useful tool. <br /><br />Adoptive families should
also think about the Federal Adoption Tax Credit and some state tax
credits that can make adoption more affordable. Assistance may also be
available through the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_and_Medical_Leave_Act_of_1993"> Family and Medical Leave Act</a>.
AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-84259386075141887162017-01-17T12:47:00.002-08:002017-01-17T12:47:23.304-08:00Ways to Help With the Cost of Adoption<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., helps families navigate through the complex process of adoption. One of the most valuable ways that AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., helps these families is by providing valuable information about the costs of adoption.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When adoptive parents first begin their journey, they quickly find out that the cost of adoption can seem prohibitive. The truth, however, is that money does not have to be a barrier to adoption. There are many tools available to prospective parents looking to adopt, including financing. Parents also make use of local fundraisers and other means.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">For those who don’t have a large potential fundraising network or the means to pay for the adoption on their own, there is other help. One of the primary options for funding an adoption is financing. Typically these funds are borrowed against secure assets, such as a home or retirement plan. If financing isn’t an option, there are private grants available through organizations such as the National Adoptions Foundation. Active-duty military members are also eligible for up to $2,000 in reimbursement for their adoption expenses, and some employers even have programs to help cover these costs. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">There are also various after-adoption benefits once the up-front costs of the process have been secured. These are typically realized during the tax process. The federal government, as well as many state governments, offer tax credits and other incentives to adoptive parents. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">For more information about the costs of adoption and ways to help cover them, visit <a href="http://partnersinadoption.org/">partnersinadoption.org</a>.</span>AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-5017945785163994962017-01-06T08:45:00.000-08:002017-01-06T08:45:21.121-08:00GALAA Enforces the Adoption Home Study <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6bTM9m4gTdJZuzP9cV0xukwVWcdSrBQkRZVSuk3gkR7YhrA77xCXQYhqspBl6EYlIcHTXgf2HxM9YwZIT_tbavTmeirKOAhM1vdcQhMz1QvZvOUt6MwrpeeLwiv6mQEg3pBdOHoWsI8/s1600/1+6XdsU10EPAWJ9QhkWbqclQ.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6bTM9m4gTdJZuzP9cV0xukwVWcdSrBQkRZVSuk3gkR7YhrA77xCXQYhqspBl6EYlIcHTXgf2HxM9YwZIT_tbavTmeirKOAhM1vdcQhMz1QvZvOUt6MwrpeeLwiv6mQEg3pBdOHoWsI8/s400/1+6XdsU10EPAWJ9QhkWbqclQ.jpeg" /></a><br />
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It was on July 1, 1944 when AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., first opened
its doors as an adoption agency. Based in Atlanta, AAA Partners in
Adoption, Inc., also serves as a member of the<a href="http://www.partnersinadoption.org/about-us/associations/"> Georgia Association of Licensed Adoption Agencies (GALAA)</a>.<br /><br />GALAA represents all agencies
dedicated to helping children find new homes and families. To
facilitate quality adoption services, the association conducts
informative forums for its member agencies and adoption practitioners.
It also serves the community by advancing adoption awareness. Through
its governing body, GALAA ensures that ethical and legal practices in
adoption services are observed by agencies.<br /><br />One of GALAA’s
focuses is to make sure that all of its member agencies observe the
Adoption Home Study. The study involves the observation and assessment
of all prospective adoptive families before the child is placed under a
family’s care. This step is necessary to ensure that families are ready
for the adoption, and are able to provide a safe and nurturing home for
the child.
AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-57248609154372488882016-12-21T16:56:00.002-08:002016-12-21T16:56:47.387-08:00Three Tips for GED Test Takers<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5A-zpuXp74VJZYClTl2l0ERO-RNMRPBe7m6GiBS144LVjIeIxY2IuICeP1SfbYW1fDWeDmB9m83a3hPNwI3cLW1WLAtxD3bZZZweCz1yOGlySDEFa97nNIxI23CKx69KfX5e5wjA7v5w/s1600/blank-ged-diploma-certificate_151850.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5A-zpuXp74VJZYClTl2l0ERO-RNMRPBe7m6GiBS144LVjIeIxY2IuICeP1SfbYW1fDWeDmB9m83a3hPNwI3cLW1WLAtxD3bZZZweCz1yOGlySDEFa97nNIxI23CKx69KfX5e5wjA7v5w/s320/blank-ged-diploma-certificate_151850.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., provides adoption services in the Atlanta area. Founded in 1994, the agency has facilitated thousands of adoptions since its inception. Aside from uniting children with adoptive families, the executive director of AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., also helps mothers realign their future by providing assistance in GED testing.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Adult Americans without a high school degree have the option of getting a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Educational_Development">GED certificate</a>. Passing the GED or High School Equivalency test grants them further academic and employment opportunities. Here are some tips that can increase an individual’s chances of passing the GED test:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Select a study guide - GED study guides are available in bookstores or libraries. Some common GED study guides are published by McGraw-Hill and Steck-Vaughn, and each study guide features a different approach, covering either a general overview or focusing on specific subjects.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Determine test scope and coverage - Studying effectively means studying relevant subject matter and content. In 2014, the GED Testing Service, the official division of the American Council on Education in charge of GED testing, changed the test into a computer-based assessment with four subject areas: literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Consider online review classes - Online GED review classes can help exam-takers cover all bases through a comprehensive study program. These review classes are meant to supplement an individual’s preparation for the GED test; none of them serves to replace official GED tests.</span>AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-2321528071479355842016-12-09T18:10:00.001-08:002016-12-09T18:10:22.285-08:00The Embryo Adoption Pathway Toward Parenthood<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIR3ip1eN339wqpHWKMRiziIwT5JlvzU_jAqc3ic5l1trrF56AwG-V0BKe2EKSvucY9TQGj9dYDyKnxSZUD4bK3ToZyhWseUJt3yKV9pbaf6keAuwetIAEIfuWP3HvhMXDIfx5fzMd_x8/s1600/533296f1e8741da9ba9356100bafcedd.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIR3ip1eN339wqpHWKMRiziIwT5JlvzU_jAqc3ic5l1trrF56AwG-V0BKe2EKSvucY9TQGj9dYDyKnxSZUD4bK3ToZyhWseUJt3yKV9pbaf6keAuwetIAEIfuWP3HvhMXDIfx5fzMd_x8/s320/533296f1e8741da9ba9356100bafcedd.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., is a Georgia-based company that offers mothers committed support through the process of giving birth and seeing that their baby is adopted by a caring family whom they personally select. AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., also works with couples who wish to adopt and offers embryo adoption as a pathway toward starting a loving family. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Instead of adopting a baby after it emerges from the mother’s womb, this process begins with the actual process of becoming pregnant. It is specifically designed for couples who are unable to conceive, yet with a woman able to carry to pregnancy to term. The process results from in vitro fertilization (IVF), which is a method employed in assisting those who have difficulties conceiving on their own. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In many cases, there are embryos remaining after the IVF process is successfully completed, and these are frozen. With 600,000 such embryos existing nationwide, these are viable for use by those who are unable to conceive and want families of their own. Those wishing to look further into the process are encouraged to contact The Embryo Adoption Awareness Center at <a href="http://embryoadoption.org/">embryoadoption.org</a>.</span>AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-83572530329852152242016-11-28T16:51:00.002-08:002016-11-28T16:51:36.546-08:00Tips for Mentoring Women to Succeed Professionally<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNghj0VEtOrsbOK6QLGM5-rM2_os9VeThE466eJEh7Nh4x0PbbN7lWjxUmDGruBBBYF98C71kPLYRu3oKAtW6Oz1JXZLOBvpPLZy-IMTvYXwgrBHTDlOLwPsLucgz46U2ULp-uVBw6zI/s1600/download.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNghj0VEtOrsbOK6QLGM5-rM2_os9VeThE466eJEh7Nh4x0PbbN7lWjxUmDGruBBBYF98C71kPLYRu3oKAtW6Oz1JXZLOBvpPLZy-IMTvYXwgrBHTDlOLwPsLucgz46U2ULp-uVBw6zI/s400/download.jpeg" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., serves as an adoption agency, providing children with a loving home. The organization also supports birth mothers by giving them the compassion and guidance they need during this difficult period. Under the leadership of its executive director, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., mentors many of these women about their career options.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Having a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career">career </a>empowers women both psychologically and financially. In recent years, women have greater representation in the work force, despite issues concerning pay equity. To ensure that they receive equal opportunities and compensation, here are two basic tips for mentoring women about career options:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Emphasize education and training - Skills and knowledge are valued in any career. As such, women are advised to obtain the highest academic degree possible. Skills learned through training programs also give these women an edge over other candidates. The goal is to develop skills applicable to many different fields.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Focus on communication and interpersonal skills - The recent shift in management methods gives women an advantage, since people have become more responsive to “feminine attributes” that help them to build relationships. Women naturally have strong interpersonal skills, which employers now find advantageous in the workplace.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">By highlighting these factors, women become more aware of basic skills that can help ensure their professional success.</span>AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-115762643841885132016-11-04T17:32:00.002-07:002016-11-04T17:32:31.862-07:00An Overview of the Home-Study Process for Adoption<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfcMSudXHUabG7pFhrzY4XO0gtWeaH2wqCbHQWJcZ6LSmJ60xnQW1hU7SQnJY6ABdHfTKXClxPyGyYuHhwkhEcpn3f4p7AIwbPYy94zmHszLqQXYnwMk7UQkAn-pzIHqmUKrUEw8zaXo/s1600/aaa-partners-in-adoption-inc.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfcMSudXHUabG7pFhrzY4XO0gtWeaH2wqCbHQWJcZ6LSmJ60xnQW1hU7SQnJY6ABdHfTKXClxPyGyYuHhwkhEcpn3f4p7AIwbPYy94zmHszLqQXYnwMk7UQkAn-pzIHqmUKrUEw8zaXo/s400/aaa-partners-in-adoption-inc.jpg" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">An adoption agency located in Alpharetta, Georgia, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., works with adopting families in the Atlanta area as well as throughout the state of Georgia. With a team of employees who collectively have over 130 years of relevant experience, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., is able to help families through each step of the adoption process, including the home study.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The home study is one of the most important steps in the adoption process. Typically taking place over multiple visits, it involves a close inspection of the prospective living space for a child as well as any individuals inhabiting that space. Due to the crucial nature of the home study, adopting families must appreciate how long it can take and for how long it is considered valid and relevant to an ongoing adoption.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The typical time frame for a home study falls between four and six weeks. While certain circumstances can lead to an expedited series of home study visits, it is advisable to assume the process will last six weeks and to begin as soon as possible.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A successfully completed home study is valid for one year. Should the adoption process last longer than 12 months after this date, families will not need to start the home-study process from the beginning but will need to update their living information. Families should also update their home-study file following any major life change, such as a move.</span>AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11850801592181296523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2413293174118800961.post-50761082616186763562016-10-07T08:37:00.002-07:002016-10-07T08:37:44.346-07:00Financial Support for Adopting Families <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2Q0i4ZhZrx4p3ki-jY1yP03qP0eA9Uy0RdpuMOrP55YYUp4hwl5hoDRfM59EddhGS6cIPknEV2otFdmLFU0_lKunP4feQcZmi2Ro122W6rjnUV6QLyrdBI2kdzIwvcL8UHL78lQNrng/s1600/aaa-hp-splash-001.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2Q0i4ZhZrx4p3ki-jY1yP03qP0eA9Uy0RdpuMOrP55YYUp4hwl5hoDRfM59EddhGS6cIPknEV2otFdmLFU0_lKunP4feQcZmi2Ro122W6rjnUV6QLyrdBI2kdzIwvcL8UHL78lQNrng/s400/aaa-hp-splash-001.png" width="400" /></a><br />
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An Atlanta-area adoption agency, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc., guides
adopting families through the complex process of adoption. On its
website, <a href="http://www.partnersinadoption.org/">www.partnersinadoption.org</a>, AAA Partners in Adoption, Inc.,
also provides valuable information that aims to help families manage the
costs of adopting and raising a child.<br /><br />Raising a child in the
United States is expensive. On average, families spend over $13,000
annually between birth and a child’s 18th birthday. These costs can be
especially hard to handle if a family has already paid between $25,000
and $40,000 to adopt a newborn child. Fortunately, there are several
steps adopting families can take to ease the financial burden.<br /><br />Adopting
families can receive aid through the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, the
Family Medical and Leave Act, and various state tax credits. They can
also discuss adoption benefits with their places of employment, many of
which provide financial assistance throughout the adoption process.<br /><br />For
active military personnel, adoption subsidies of as much as $2,000 per
child are available. Additional forms of financial support for adopting
families include adoption loans, private grants, and private
scholarships.
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