Adult Adoptee Experiences Report:  The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) a national advocacy, training and  resource center  recently published a new report on the “Adult Adoptee Experiences.”  NCFA’s new research report examined the multifaceted experiences and perspective of over 1200 adult … [Read more...]

Hospital Adoption Education Act of 2023” (H.R. 1475) The majority of ob-gyn nursing staff are uninformed or misinformed when it comes to adoption, and how to provide ethical, compassionate care to expectant, birth, and adoptive parents. H.R. 1475 directs the development of programs to close the … [Read more...]

Adoption Courts Act” (H.R. 6700) This new proposed legislation would require the Children’s Bureau to collect and maintain information regarding all private adoptions, and for other purposes. Lead Sponsor: Rep. Doug Lamborn.  “This legislation will ensure policymakers have accurate and useful … [Read more...]

Voluntary Limited Accreditation for Adoption Services” (S.3551). This proposed legislation would modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a limited accreditation option for performing certain adoption services.  Lead Sponsors. Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Amy Klobuchar. … [Read more...]

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Children and Families in Foster Care Today, it was announced by the White House that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final regulation that will allow states to simplify the licensing process for … [Read more...]