Police officer Ryan Holets and his wife Rebecca will be special guests of the First Lady at the 2018 State of the Union. Read their story of adoption and hope here.

Words have power. How do the words we choose when talking about adoption convey meaning? How can we promote the use of more accurate adoption language in our communities?

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

NCFA analyzes the newly-released FY2016 foster care data. How will our nation respond to the sudden rise in the number of children in foster care, particularly due to drug abuse?

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 House Ways and Means Committee announces that the adoption tax credit has been preserved in the new draft of the House tax reform proposal, while the Senate reveals that the adoption tax credit has also been preserved in their Tax Cuts and Jobs Act proposed legislation.

The U.S. House of Representatives' Tax Cuts and Jobs Act proposes to repeal the adoption tax credit. NOW is the time to advocate to #SaveTheATC, which helps thousands of adoptive families every year.

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.

The use of opioid drug addiction is increasing in the United States, with substance abuse putting children at greater risk for maltreatment. Here is an informative infographic on how the opioid epidemic is effecting America's children.

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.