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Mariah Wilde interviewed on The River 102.3 FM in ...

March 24, 2010
Mariah Wilde
Click below to hear Mariah Wilde, Director of Family Link, interviewed on The River – 102.3 FM in Austin.
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Please Donate...

December 9, 2009

Below is a list of items that we need donated to fulfill our vision and make this experience as rewarding as possible for the children.

  • Gift certificates to HEB, WAL-Mart etc. for food and paper goods
  • Playscape
  • 15 Passenger Van
  • Sports Equipment
  • Art Supplies

All donations are tax deductible!
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Or, to give a financial donation, simply use the donate link in the top-left corner of the website. Thanks!

Mentor...

December 9, 2009

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From an Adopting Parent...

November 11, 2009

“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.”

Federal Tax Benefit Guide for Foster/Adoptive Par...

November 11, 2009

The Following is helpful information for anyone who is a foster or adopting parent, or who plans to become one soon.

http://www.nfpaonline.org/content/?page=142

Federal Adoption Tax Credit...

February 4, 2008

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

New Year 2008...

January 4, 2008

101_0067_250x187The 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.