National Council For Adoption (NCFA) and the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) call upon the Department of State to grant humanitarian parole to the children of adoptive families who are unable to receive an adoption visa in a timely manner so that the families may safely return to the United States together as soon as possible.     

NCFA speaks out about the Department of State's annual report on intercountry adoptions, which shows a 13% decline since last year.

As the State Department changes China's travel advisory to "Level 2," NCFA's Ryan Hanlon puts this advisory into context for those planning to travel to China.

The latest report from the Department of State reveals a 12% drop in intercountry adoptions since last year. We examine the factors that have contributed to this 13-year plummet and explore ways to improve adoption options for children worldwide waiting for families.

This week, adoption service providers were hit with unexpected accreditation fee increases for the coming year. The new fees come in a period of transition as the Department of State designates a new accrediting entity for intercountry adoption.

Ethiopia's parliamentary ban on intercountry adoption will leave many children without any hope of a loving, permanent family. Read our response here.

Over the course of several years, Armenia is committed to closing many residential institutions for children and placing them in home-based care. NCFA's Ryan Hanlon presented at an international conference on domestic and intercountry adoption best practices for the children who will not be reunited with biological family.

The Council on Accreditation intends to transition out of this role over the next 14 months, citing the U.S. Department of State's Office of Children's Issues's significant policy changes as inconsistent with COA’s philosophy and mission. Here is our take on escalating disagreements between federal policymakers and intercountry adoption service providers, and our recommendations for all involved to have constructive conversations around our common goal: to ensure that the world's children have an opportunity to thrive in a loving, permanent family.

Most international adoptions now result in a certificate of citizenship (COC) being issued without any additional process or fees. However, that is not necessarily the case for all current and past intercountry adoptions. Learn more about the importance of the COC here and find out how to apply for a COC if you haven't already done so.

Take a moment today to learn about post-adoption reports—an important opportunity for parents who adopted internationally to reflect on their child's adjustment and report back to the country of origin. These reports help support the future of intercountry adoption!