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.

Older prospective adoptive parents may worry that adopting internationally is not an option for them. In this infographic, we break down the maximum age of prospective parents by country. Some countries have strict age caps, while others are more flexible. Learn more here!

LGBT+ prospective parents who are interested in adopting internationally as a single parent or a couple may struggle to find which countries are an option. Learn more with our quick infographic.

Single, unmarried prospective adoptive parents who want to pursue intercountry adoption have many options available to them. Here's an infographic detailing which countries are open to intercountry adoption by single parents.

Join us in welcoming Ryan Hanlon as our new Vice President of Education, Research, and Constituent Services. Read more about Ryan and his new role with NCFA here!

In adoption, the term "special needs" varies by state and country. In this blog post, we explore some similarities and differences in the way "special needs" is defined across the U.S. and around the world.

For over 35 years, NCFA has been proud to honor incredible achievements in the field of adoption with our Adoption Hall of Fame and Friend of Adoption awards. Read more about our 2017 awardees: Tom Velie of New Beginnings Adoptions, Kelly Peterson of Utah Foster Care, and Consortium for Children's Structured Analysis Family Evaluation.

For many children, fireworks are the best part of Independence Day. But for children with Sensory Processing Disorder–or children who simply become overwhelmed by crowds and unpredictable environments–Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are stress-inducing. Read on to learn how to help your child have a safe and enjoyable holiday.