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Below is a list of items and services that we need donated to fulfill our vision and make this experience as rewarding as possible for the children.
All donations are tax deductible!
Or, to give a financial donation, simply use the donate link in the top-left corner of the website. Thanks!
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Click below to hear Mariah Wilde, Director of Family Link, interviewed on The River – 102.3 FM in Austin.
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“We just wanted to send you all another round of thanks…. This was one of the happiest days of our lives! (their adoption day)…this was a testament to the job that each of you do for children. Again, thanks for all you do for us and for the children of Texas. God bless you all.”
The Following is helpful information for anyone who is a foster or adopting parent, or who plans to become one soon.
This tax credit provides the adoptive parents with a $10,000 credit per child for expenses paid to adopt. For incomes below $150,000, the entire credit can be taken. For incomes between $150,000-$180,000, a partial credit can be taken. For detailed information, review IRS Form 8839 and instructions. 800-829-3676 www.irs.gov/instructions/i8839/index.html
The longer children wait in foster care, the longer they go without knowing what it’s like to have a permanent home. Ten-year-old Katy has been in foster care since a young age. Behind her dimpled cheeks and freckled face (which she calls “angel kisses”) is a curious little girl who loves life.
We took Katy to The Sanctuary at J&M Aviaries, and she was clearly in her element. Katy says she wants to be a veterinarian because she loves animals. This fourth grader does really well in school. Of course, she likes summer as well. “We went swimming every day. I went to the lake. Found a lot of seashells. Made necklaces,” she said.
Foster care is almost all the family like Katy knows. But she remain upbeat and optimistic
about getting adopted. Katy understands what adoption is because she’s seen it happen for other children. But this spunky, husky-voiced Texan needs it to happen for her.
We took Katy to The Sanctuary at J&M Aviaries, and she was clearly in her element. Katy says she wants to be a veterinarian because she loves animals. This fourth grader does really well in school. Of course, she likes summer as well. “We went swimming every day. I went to the lake. Found a lot of seashells. Made necklaces,” she said. Foster care is almost all the family like Katy knows. But she remain upbeat and optimistic about getting adopted. Katy understands what adoption is because she’s seen it happen for other children. But this spunky, husky-voiced Texan needs it to happen for her.
A great way to learn more about foster/adoption is to listen to Mariah’s show; ‘Life Matters with Mariah’ Monday through Friday 7:30-8:30pm, on 99.3 and 98.5 F.M.Our guests vary every night. We feature experienced foster parents and other interesting visitors with valuable information. It’s a great opportunity for an inside look at the heart of Family Link and the world of foster/adoptive care.
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Family Link
Legacy Ranch
13326 Highway North 183
Gonzales TX 78629
Phone: 830-875-6062
Fax: 512-532-6555
