Government
Christian agency calls on Trump administration to reinstate adoption visa exception(The Daily Signal) – Families pursuing international adoptions need clarity over a Trump administration policy that has left them uncertain of their ability to bring their children home, according… Read More
Culture
UK adoption agencies urge more same-sex couples to adoptAdoption agencies across the United Kingdom are urging more same-sex couples to adopt children as part of a national campaign meant to recruit new adoptive families. The campaign organized… Read More
Government
Indiana law protects faith-based adoption and foster care providersIndiana is protecting faith-based adoption and foster care providers under a new law signed last week by Gov. Mike Braun. “By signing this law, Gov. Braun is ensuring that… Read More
Courts
Vermont backs down on Christian adoption discriminationIn victory for parents’ rights and religious freedom, Vermont officials have reversed course after revoking foster-care licenses from Christian families who would not affirm gender identity ideology. In a settlement after two… Read More
Culture
Adoption gets national attention during Super Bowl thanks to adA pro-life ad promoting adoption has gone viral on social media since airing on national television during Sunday’s Super Bowl LX. “New Super Bowl ad just dropped reminding women facing unexpected pregnancies that adoption… Read More
Government
In a win for Christian families, Massachusetts walks back requirement of foster parents to affirm gender identityMassachusetts officials have retreated from a foster care licensing rule blocking some Christian families from serving as foster parents after federal regulators warned the policy raised constitutional concerns. The… Read More
Culture
Children welcomed to new homes during National Adoption MonthTwo-year-old Niko officially joined nine siblings as the youngest son of the Thomas family on Saturday in St. Louis. “He’s just a wonderful little boy and we’re lucky to have him in our… Read More
Opinion
Conscience in care: Why Kansas took a stand to protect foster families’ religious libertyNovember is National Adoption Month – a time to celebrate families who open their hearts to children in need and to encourage more to consider adoption through the foster care system. Last… Read More
Culture
Massachusetts revokes Christian foster family’s license over religious viewsA Christian couple in Woburn, Massachusetts, lost their foster care license after refusing to agree to a state policy requiring parents to affirm a foster child’s so-called gender identity and… Read More
Culture
Quebec OKs adoption of 3-year-old by 3 dads after court rulingThree men have legally adopted a three-year-old girl in Quebec, raising objections to yet another redefinition of marriage and family. “We have decided to lay a… Read More
Culture
Arkansas teen adopted by loving family after nearly 15 years in foster careAn Arkansas teenager has a permanent home after spending almost 15 years in foster care. Cozy, 19, had been in the foster care system for 5,429 days – the longest-waiting… Read More
Culture
Oregon to celebrate first statewide adoption dayOregon is celebrating its first statewide “Adoption Day” on Monday, following unanimous approval of a bill earlier this year. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2019 to designate… Read More
Gender Identity
Court backs Christian mom denied ability to adopt because she didn’t embrace gender ideology(The Heartlander) — An Oregon Christian mom can now begin the process of adoption while her lawsuit moves forward – after the state blocked her application due to her Christian… Read More
Government
Texas schools to teach students about adoption as part of high school healthTexas has enacted a law requiring public high schools to teach children about adoption in high school health classes. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1207… Read More
Government
Oklahoma passes legislation to streamline adoptionsA new law in Oklahoma streamlines the adoption process for adopting immediate relatives. House Bill 2647, called the Shai Cooper Act, was automatically enacted May 11 after passing both chambers… Read More
Government
Bipartisan bill would make federal adoption tax credit fully refundableLawmakers from both parties are backing legislation to make adoption more financially accessible for families nationwide. The Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act (S.1458), introduced by… Read More
Government
Oregon Senate sends pro-adoption bill to governorThe Oregon Senate unanimously approved a bill to mark August 25 as “Oregon Adoption Day” on Tuesday, sending the bill to the governor. State Rep. Lucetta Elmer, R-McMinnville, introduced… Read More
Government
Arkansas to allow Christian adoption and foster care groups to bypass same-sex homes(The Washington Stand) – An Arkansas bill prohibiting state officials from forcing faith-based adoption and foster care organizations from placing children in homes that go against an agency’s religious or moral… Read More
Culture
Biden-Harris admin put Christian foster, adoptive parents on sidelines, but Trump can change that(The Daily Signal) – The Biden-Harris administration finalized a rule in April requiring foster parents to affirm a child’s gender ideology. “The provider must commit to establishing an environment that supports… Read More
Culture
Americans want employers to fund life-affirming options, new poll shows(The Daily Signal) – With many of the nation’s largest companies reimbursing employees for traveling out of state for abortions, the vast majority of Americans think companies… Read More
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