Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge proclaims the gospel vision of Jesus Christ as our mission by serving the needs of individuals and families, especially the poorest and working with Church and community for justice, peace, and compassion in society.” The Maternity and Adoption Program fulfills this mission by seeking families and resources […]

Interested in learning more about adoption?  Attend our one-hour Adoption Matters brown bag workshop set for Thursday, November 15th from noon-1pm, a free presentation covering all aspects of finding families for children.  Many people are intimidated about the process and not sure where to start. Come hear our experienced social workers demystify the journey toward […]

Understanding Adoption: A Seminar for Family and Friends Monday, November 29, 2011, 6-8pm Families formed through adoption don’t just include mom, dad, and children.  Adoption is a lifelong, inter-generational journey.  Family members and friends can learn about the complexities of adoption and the impact on the entire family.  Discover ways to help children and parents […]

Talking with Children about Adoption: A Seminar for Parents Monday, September 26, 2011, 6-8pm Talking with your children about adoption can be difficult.  Learn how you can answer some common questions and gather the tools and understanding to have family conversations about adoption. For more information and to register, click here.

February 13, 2012 is National Adoption Tax Credit Awareness Day If you are an adoptive family we encourage you to explore this credit, even if the adoption has not yet finalized.  More information is available at: IRS – adoption tax credit FAQ’s: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=231663,00.html Tools & Resources from the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC): http://www.nacac.org/taxcredit/taxcredit.html

November is National Adoption Awareness Month.  According to the Children’s Bureau, there are currently 102,000 children and youth in foster care across the country waiting for adoptive families.  According to AdoptUsKids.org, there were 1,088 children and youth waiting for adoptive families in Louisiana in 2012. Catholic Charities will hold our quarterly “Adoption Matters” class during National Adoption […]

On January 2nd, 2013, Congress passed legislation that, among other things, made the Adoption Tax Credit permanent.  Unlike in the recent past, however, the credit is no longer fully refundable.  To read more visit NACAC (the North American Council on Adoptable Children) or the IRS.  There is also a website called Save The Adoption Tax […]

The Council on Accreditation (COA), a national accrediting body approved by the United States Department of State to conduct Hague accreditation and approval reviews, invites the public to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague accreditation or approval or renewal of Hague accreditation or approval. You may provide comment by clicking on: https://coanet.org/programs/hague-accreditation-and-approval/public-comment/

Have you asked these questions before? When should I tell my child about adoption? What should I say? How do I handle difficult information? What if I don’t know the answers to my child’s questions about his birth family or adoption? Talking with your children about adoption can be difficult. Join us on Thursday, November […]

  Catholic Charities provides domestic and inter-country adoption services to children and families. We place children from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds with their forever families. Expectant Parents:  We care about you and your baby, and we are here to help regardless of whether you choose to parent your child or to make an […]