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AAAA Hails Senate and House Enactment of Accuracy for Adoptees Act December 30, 2013 ---- Signed by President Obama January 16, 2014 The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys ("AAAA") proudly announces the enactment of S.1614, the Accuracy for Adoptees Act. This bill, conceived and shepherded through the House and Senate by AAAA and concerned families, helps adoptive children who had been given inaccurate birthdates abroad. This is a common problem when children are abandoned at orphanages without any birth record. When U.S. adoptions are processed, the foreign country assigns a "best guess" birth date that is then used in processing adoption and immigration paperwork. These birth dates can sometimes be vastly inaccurate. While there is an existing state court process in the U.S. where these families can present medical, educational, and dental evidence to support a request for an amended date of birth that is appropriate for the child’s true age, U.S. agencies wi...

“Thank you, Karen, for the prayers and encouragement.  The Lord really used you during that dark time in my life.”--A Birthmom a year after placing a child for adoption Pregnant? Adoption is an option Making an adoption plan is an important decision. This is a very sensitive and difficult time for you, and you may have lots of questions. We have extensive experience in working with birth mothers. We can offer a supportive environment and unbiased advice as to whether adoption is right for you. We can point out the pros and cons of different types of adoption and work with you to select a Virginia adoption agency or locate adoptive parents for an open adoption. We will advise you about Virginia adoption law. We will help you understand the legal rights of the father of the child and how to move an adoption plan forward. We will do everything possible to give you a smooth experience at the hospital. We will represent you through the entrustment process and in any Virginia court ...