Catholic Charities’ Hague Accreditation has been renewed for four more years. Currently, Catholic Charities is one of only two Hague accredited agencies in Louisiana and achieving this accreditation requires more work for both our staff and the families we work with. Then why we do it? Accreditation sets the standard for competent, ethical adoption practice […]
What We’re Watching: This Is Us!
This Is Us! Who else is watching it? We can’t get enough of it and are always looking forward to the next episode. The writers have done such an excellent job of creating characters we care so much about! Of course Randall’s story is one we watch closely as he processes how adoption has impacted […]
What We’re Reading: Search and Birth Records
In our last post, we shared an article about the reunion that followed one adopted person’s search for his birthmom. Many people wonder what prompts an adopted person to search for his birth family. For an adopted person, search is about identity. Questions most adopted people have are “Who am I,” “Who do I look […]
What We’re Reading: Fran Hampton’s Reunion
In the world of adoption, the phrase “Search and Reunion” can be controversial. It refers to adopted people and/or birth parents trying to connect with each other after placement, and it usually happens once the adopted person is an adult. When an adopted person searches for his or her birth parents, it is usually about […]
The Importance of Post-Placement Reporting
After a child joins your family through adoption, typically there is a period of time when your social worker visits with you in your home to make sure that everyone is adjusting and you are beginning to bond. Often times, your social worker is able to provide reassurance that things are on the right track. […]
Adoption Tax Credit Has Been Saved!
As you have likely seen in the news, many changes have been proposed for the latest tax bill. One of the proposed changes was the elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit, as well as tax benefits for employer provided adoption benefits. Through the advocacy efforts from people like you, both have been saved! This is […]
What We’re Reading: Transracial Adoption and This Is Us
Welcome! This part of our website shares websites, articles, and videos that we think are interesting or helpful for those touched by adoption. If you find something you think we should take a look at, let us know! And feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section! We look forward to hearing from […]
What to know before considering transracial adoption
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Catholic Charities one of handful in Louisiana ready to meet tightened International Adoption Standards
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) will be one of the few adoption agencies in the State able to help parents wanting to adopt children from other countries when a new law takes effect on July 14. “This new law expands the protections afforded under The Hague to prevent the abduction, exploitation […]
Why Language Matters
The watering down of the English language is a growing trend in society today. Our language is continually evolving (and not always for the better). The word adopt is one of these casualties. For years it has been trivialized by advertisers, charities, and fundraisers, so much so, that when we hear the word “adopt” […]