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Special Needs Adoption Assistance Essentials

June 8, 2022 by Donald C. Cofsky

What to Know About Adoption Assistance for Special Needs Children Federal adoption assistance is officially referred to as Title IV-E. State adoption subsidies are generally called non-IV-E. The type of assistance that a child is eligible for depends on that child’s history of care. The details of the special needs eligibility categories are subject to […]

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New Jersey Adoption Facts

May 8, 2022 by Donald C. Cofsky

4 Facts About Adoption in New Jersey Adoption is an amazing journey that can result in a beautiful, lifelong relationship between a parent and child. If you are considering adoption, it’s important to understand the process and what to expect. Here are four facts about adoption in New Jersey that may be helpful for you […]

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Is It Better to Adopt a Child Older or Younger Than Your Current Ones?

April 4, 2022 by Donald C. Cofsky

Do Children Prefer Older or Younger Adoptive Siblings? One common reason that people adopt is because they want their current child to have another sibling. While this is certainly admirable, it can be tough to ensure that all your children get along with each other. Carefully considering the adoptive child’s age can help, but there […]

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What It Takes to Adopt a Grandchild

December 2, 2021 by Donald C. Cofsky

Everything You Should Understand About Grandparent Adoption While it’s common for grandparents to act as temporary caregivers for their grandchildren during a time when one or both parents may be unable to provide the necessary level of care, it may be better to formalize an adoption in certain situations. In 2015 alone, around 1,063 adoptions […]

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How to Prepare for an Adoption Home Study

April 21, 2021 by Donald C. Cofsky

Ways to Plan Ahead for an Adoption Home Study Visit More than 130,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. Planning to welcome a child into your New Jersey home and family is a joyful and exciting time. Part of the process typically includes a scheduled home study visit with a licensed social […]

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6 Tips to Help Kids Adjust When Welcoming an Adopted Sibling

February 21, 2021 by Donald C. Cofsky

6 Tips for Parents to Help Kids Adjust to Adoption Approximately 135,000 adoptions take place in the United States every year. Welcoming a child by adoption can be a rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when there are already children in the household. Adoptive parents will be glad to know there are several helpful tips to […]

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How to Know When You’re Ready to Adopt a Child

February 17, 2021 by Donald C. Cofsky

Are You Ready to Adopt a Child? Adoption is a common procedure in America. One out of every 25 families in the US have adopted a child, and 7 million Americans are adopted. More than 140,000 American children are adopted each year. Benefits of Adopting a Child You’re not alone if you’re considering adopting a […]

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How to Inform Your Child That They Were Adopted

December 23, 2020 by Donald C. Cofsky

Talking to Your Child About Their Adoption In the United States, 2.5% of all children are adopted. If you’ve welcomed an adopted child into your home, you probably spend time thinking about how to break the news. This conversation is not difficult, but it does need to be handled with compassion and respect. Understand the […]

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Bringing Your Adopted Child Home During the COVID Crisis

November 19, 2020 by Donald C. Cofsky

Bringing Your Adopted Child Home During the Pandemic Adopting a child during the era of COVID-19 presents many unique challenges. While some of the larger logistical issues like flying to meet a child have become nearly impossible, relatively little time is given to the realities of life once your child comes home. If you’re adopting […]

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COVID-19 Job Loss and Adoption

October 23, 2020 by Donald C. Cofsky

Job Loss, COVID-19, and the Adoption Process Millions of jobs have been lost because of the COVID-19 pandemic, derailing the lives of many and pressing pause on the important life plans of even more. Many pre-adoptive parents have been laid off, some of whom were relatively far along in the adoption process. If you’ve been […]

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