Hoping To Adopt

By Andrea Swalec, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer, August 24, 2012
MANHATTAN — The new documentary about four teens who were adopted from China by American families almost ended up being called "The Sisterhood" — but instead, took its name from the way one of its stars describes her own cultural identity....

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- An adoption tax credit that brought huge refunds to many unsuspecting families last year is back.
Taxpayers can claim up to $13,360 for each child they have adopted in the past six years on their 2011 tax returns this year -- an increase of $190 from last year....

"Connie Britton proved she has what it takes to be a mom — or at least act like one — with her role as Tammy Taylor in Friday Night Lights. Now, she’s an actual mom at the age of 44 after adopting a child!
Britton announced to People that she recently completed a 3-year-long process of adopting a child from Ethiopia. Her 9-month-old son, which she gave the name Yoby — a nickname and spin from his Ethiopian name of Eyob, has added infinite happiness to...

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