TUESDAY TIP: Summer 2014….

Think soccer and travel. Both may involve your child’s birth certificate, passport, or travel card. Order multiple copies of your baby’s amended birth certificate. Remember, it is issued after your finalization from the state where your child was born. You may need to show the birth certificate for your child to play on age grouped sports teams like youth soccer. You will need a birth certificate to obtain a passport, which is required for cruising or traveling anywhere outside the United States. Getting an “American” birth certificate issued for your child is one good reason to complete an American re-finalization of your international adoption. Meanwhile, it’s summer—play a little soccer, cheer Team USA, and have fun with your forever family.