MADISON MINUTES
May 2017
 
May 15th is Post-Adoption Report Day!
   A designated day of action.

   The Department of State has elected this day to address the non-compliance issue of U.S. 
   families who are not submitting timely reports for an intercountry adoption. Click here to view
   the notice posted April 18, 2017. Post adoption reports are what make adoption possible, and
   leave the doors open for other children! The lack of compliance hurts the children, and  
   ultimately the agencies, like Madison. In the most severe cases, countries have threatened to
   halt adoptions to the U.S. all together. 
 
   Please spread the word and become a part of this meaningful day! Encourage your family and  
   families around you to  stay loyal to the post adoption process. By doing this you allow Madison
   and it's future children to thrive.

  
Especially at Madison Adoption Associates, Mother's Day is such a time of thankfulness, as we recognize the amazing women who have followed the calling to be a mother to the motherless.
 
You impact such special lives with your devotion, selflessness, and unconditional love. Thank you for everything you give, and everything you are!
What grants are offered by Madison Adoption Associates?

Madison Adoption Associates provides grants for every adoption!

Grants provided for the adoption of children...
- who are Special Focus - $1000
- who are Boys - $1000
- who are over age 8 years - $1000

Grants provided to families...
- who have Military service or are first responders - $1000
- who have family income less than $100,000 - $1000
- who have family income less than $60,000 - additional $500

MAA also provides other grants throughout the year, such as the March Madness Grant, and the Bright Futures Grant.

Other grants are available through MAA's affiliation with Brittany's Hope, and The Jennings Adoption and Rescue Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation.

Read about MAA's grant opportunities on our website: Adoption Grants

Final Call for Video Challenge!

We have received some great videos from our adoptive families.  Submit yours to MAA as soon as possible!  The deadline was extended to May 31st and then we will vote on the top videos and award prizes to the winners!
April showers bring May flowers
, and these families are truly blossoming after being showered with a new addition last month!
 
PARENTS
STATE
CHILDREN
GENDER
AGE
COUNTRY
Ben & Tori
AK
Sami
Female
2 Years
China
Kolby & Tiffany
IL
Henry
Male
3 years
China
Tim & Nancy
AZ
Zane
Male
7 Years
China
Kevin & Jessica
OH
Cheyenne
Female
8 Years
China
Ryan & Kristy
IL
Benjamin
Male
7 Years
China
Russell & Kristin
TX
Isaiah
Male
2 Years
China
Michael & Angela
MN
Emmalyn
Female
1 Year
China
Ethan & Laura
MD
Isaiah
Male
6 Years
China
Justin & Amber
IL
Judah
Male
8 Years
China
   

One family receiving their son's Adoption Registration!

Another family's daughter stepping on U.S. soil for the first time!