Joint Council Update - Adoption Tax Credit Passes

Late last night the US House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (full text) which includes a permanent extension of the adoption tax credit. As a more complete understanding of the law’s impact becomes available during this week, we will publish the details and specifics on how this impacts children, families and our Partner organizations.

This victory for children and families once again shows the need, value and strength of working as a united coalition. Our thanks go out to the more than 50 Joint Council Partners who engaged with us on the tax credit and helped make it happen.

Joint Council also thanks those members of Congress who championed the adoption tax credit and ensured that children and families will continue to benefit from this very important assistance. As a founding member of the Adoption Tax Credit Working Group Executive Committee (see full list below), we also thank the more than 130 organizations involved in the Adoption Tax Credit Working Group for their diligent and important work with Congress and the Obama administration.

Please be on the lookout throughout the week for more information on the law’s impact and on our continued advocacy efforts.


Best Wishes,

Tom DiFilipo 


 The Adoption Tax Credit Working Group’s Executive Committee

• American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
• Adopt America Network
• Christian Alliance for Orphans
• Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (Secretariat)
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
• Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
• Joint Council on International Children’s Services
• National Council For Adoption
• North American Council on Adoptable Children
• RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
• ShowHope
• Voice for Adoption