Getting Started
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What Every Adoptive Parent Should Knowposted on November 18, 2011 In order to truly understand ‘children from hard places’ — what they have experienced, the impact of those experiences and how we as parents can help them heal and grow — it’s important that we understand some of the basics. …… Read More |
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Loving with Open Arms and “Both Hands”posted on November 9, 2011 Six years ago when Amy and I first met we talked a lot about our pasts and what we wanted for our future. One of the many things that we shared in common was our desire to have a family. …… Read More |
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2011 Tapestry Conference – Recap & Resourcesposted on November 2, 2011 The 2011 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference was a huge success, thanks in large part to the Tapestry conference team and dozens of other volunteers who helped make it possible. We were privileged to serve over 800 adults and…… Read More |
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Ten Questions for Parents Preparing to Adopt or Fosterposted on October 17, 2011 We believe it is critically important that parents who are preparing to adopt or foster a child must be honest and realistic about the journey and the challenges that lie ahead. Just as Jesus in Luke 14 challenged those who…… Read More |
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Insights & Gifts Video Seriesposted on April 30, 2011 Insight & Gifts is a 16 video series (developed in partnership between Empowered To Connect and TCU Institute of Child Development) containing seven insights and seven gifts that are highly relevant for those who are adopting or fostering children from hard…… Read More |
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Foster Care & Foster Adoption Training at IBCposted on April 25, 2011 At least twice each year Tapestry hosts an information meeting for people to learn more about what it means to become a foster parent or how to adopt a child in foster care. These information meetings are followed by the…… Read More |
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Adoption Tax Creditposted on April 24, 2011 A federal adoption tax credit is currently available for certain families and relating to qualified adoption expenses. The federal adoption tax credit for 2011 is up to $13,360, and is a refundable credit for that tax year. Here are two helpful articles explain…… Read More |
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Things to Consider When Telling Your Child’s Storyposted on April 24, 2011 By Amy Monroe When telling and re-telling your adoption story it is important to remember that it is your child’s story! You are the guardian of this precious treasure, and while parts of his story should not be considered a…… Read More |
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What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Startedposted on April 24, 2011 Some of Tapestry’s foster and adoptive parents speak out about the things the wish they would have known before starting the foster care or foster/adopt journey. I wish I had known of the need to be clearer about our desire…… Read More |
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What’s What: An Overview of Foster Care & Foster Adoption Alternativesposted on April 24, 2011 When it comes to understanding the different alternatives for providing care to children in foster care in the State of Texas, the various terms and requirements can sometimes be hard to keep straight. In order to provide a clear understanding of…… Read More |