NACAC Conference Information Available |
NACAC Passes New Position Statement on Disruption |
It's time to register for the NACAC conference in Columbus, Ohio on August 13–15 (pre-conference sessions on August 12). This year you can register online or download a fillable PDF that you can fax or mail with your payment.
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At its April meeting, the NACAC board of directors passed a position statement on adoption disruption and dissolution. The statement highlights the need for improved preparation and support of all parties to the adoption in order to prevent disruptions or dissolutions.
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Applications Being
Accepted for Grants to
Create Respite Programs |
There's Still Time to Advertise in NACAC Conference Program |
Between now and July 1, U.S. parent support groups can apply to receive mini-grants of up to $5,000 from the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids to create a respite care program in their community.
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Until June 19, you can purchase ad space in the NACAC conference final program. Ads will be seen by at least 1,000 conference-goers at the event in Columbus, Ohio in mid-August.
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Share NACAC's New Fact Sheet
on the Tax Credit |
Stimulus Package Provides Funding for Foster Care & Adoption Assistance |
The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act requires agencies to share information about the federal adoption tax credit with those seeking to adopt from foster care. NACAC's updated fact sheet has information to help current and prospective adopters understand this important benefit.
Read the fact sheet
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Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the release of $187 million in additional Title IV-E funding for states' foster care and adoption assistance program.
See how much
your state received
Download CDF summary of each state's child welfare resources
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Adoption Assistance Is
Under Attack |
Historic Child Welfare
Bill Becomes Law! |
With state budgets getting tighter, some states are considering adoption assistance cuts.
Learn more
Read NACAC's report on how subsidies ensure that children leave foster care to adoption:
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On October 7, President Bush signed into law the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (HR 6893).
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