At Dakin Humane Society, we often receive questions regarding our adoption fees. Many of them are thoughtful, some curious, and others simply wondering why adoption costs are high. We’re glad when ...

My morning routine? It’s not what you might expect. It often starts at my brother’s home, with a cup of coffee in hand and my niece Clara, who is adopted, on my knee. She is a blessing, and the type ...

The adoption tax credit helps families recoup some of the costs of adoption. In 2025, it’s worth up to $17,280. Starting this year, $5,000 of the $17,280 tax credit is refundable. A tax credit reduces ...

Like many adoptive parents, Kris and Tom Levario needed to cross an ocean to bring their children home. And, like others, they wondered how they were going to pay for it all. Donations and fundraising ...