The House of Representatives passed a tax bill aimed towards adoption. This was passed to stimulate adoption for kids to have homes. A couple with an annual income below $60,000 receives a $5,000 tax credit. This credit is reduced as income increases. The credit is totally phased out when a couple's annual income is above $100,000.

What the federal government should do:

 Tax credits are increased for adopting families.

 Drug tests for adoption applicant's, and drug rehabilitation for birth-mothers

 Issue annual report cards on the rate of adoption in each state.

 Increased funding for family planning for High Schools.

 Pass laws that require child welfare agencies to start adoption procedures for any kids who have been abandoned by their parents for three or more months.

 Have Medicaid for handicapped kids.

 In 1995, 30% of all births and 68% of minority births were out of wedlock. In 1970, 10% of all children and 38% of minority kids were born to single mothers.

Despite the willingness to adopt by many families, most report a lack of support or encouragement from Social Workers. They complain of such things as unanswered phone calls, inadequate effort to contact other agencies that may have kids up for adoption, and a lack of support to bring couples successfully through the adoption process.

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