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Meet Sara – The World Changer
Meet our beautiful 6 year old daughter, Sara! She was created by God with a plan and purpose to make a positive impact in this world. To be a world changer. She grew in someone else’s tummy but she also grew in OUR hearts. She was meant to be ours.
Welcome Home
Learn about the post-adoption process and how to acquire the needed documents and which reports need to be filed and help regarding the transition.
Adoption Tax Credits
Learn about adoption tax credit benefits what it takes to qualify for one as well as receive tips on how to calculate it and ways to avoid filing delays.
Look Who Just Came Home (2011-2012)
Check out the latest pictures of those adopted from China from 2011 to 2012!
Hague Accreditation Renewal
Download the press release from the Council on Accreditation President Richard Klarberg to Carol Mardock regarding their granted accreditation renewal.
Adopted Teen Learns Much From Farm Life
Read the story of teenager Valery Silva, adopted from Russia. Here you can find an article about his adjustment to life on a farm in Oregon.
China Single Women Policy
As of March 11, 2011, single women may now adopt Chinese children from China’s Special Needs System. This provides the requirements for application.
Texas Readoption and Birth Certificates
While not a legal document, this gives information regarding readoption and foreign birth certificates in the state of Texas. Legal resources are provided.
USCIS Fee Increases
As of November 2010, USCIS fees increased in both the I-600a and the I-800a forms as well as the for the Certificate of Citizenship and fingerprinting.
Photo Release Form
This form grants permission to International Family Services to use all forms of your photos that you wish to provide for publications such as newsletters.
Recent Posts
IFS Helps Launch Major Foster Care Initiative
April 21st, 2020
International Family Services Moves to Central Texas
April 20th, 2020
IFS Hurricane Harvey Update
August 31st, 2017
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