Eighteen years ago, my wife and I adopted our son. The process takes incredible effort, extreme patience and a good deal of money. Because I am the parent of an adopted child, I know how big of an ...

Family-building benefits are table stakes for employers, and they are not complete without adoption support. But a lengthy legal process, high associated costs and travel time make the adoption ...

The DoD maintains an array of family support initiatives such as housing allowances, health care, commissary benefits, and child-care subsidies, but one of the least known is its adoption ...

Recognizing the unique challenges associated with adoption, Drexel University has implemented an Adoption Assistance Program administered by Progyny. Under this program, Drexel will reimburse eligible ...

Between years of paperwork and legal fees, parents who choose to adopt typically have an expensive and taxing journey ahead of them. But as employers expand their benefits into the fertility and child ...

Just as wide variety in a menu can attract customers, plenty of employee benefits can give an employer the edge in the competition for talent. With all things being equal between two job offers, an ...

Companies looking to attract and retain employees not only want them to thrive professionally but also personally. So in the past few years, many businesses started helping workers grow their families ...

The Adoption Credit is a tax benefit designed to assist families with the expenses associated with adopting a child. It provides financial relief by allowing families to claim a credit for qualified ...

On Nov. 23, Baltimore City held its annual National Adoption Day event, celebrating and recognizing families created through adoption. Since its inception in November 2000, National Adoption Day ...

The Adoption Tax Credit has undergone notable changes following the enactment of the federal 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025. These changes are crucial for families considering ...