National Council For Adoption announces the publication of the seventh edition of the National Adoption Data study. Adoption: By the Numbers is the only comprehensive source of the most recent domestic adoption statistics for American families. Featuring data collected and analyzed by Drs. Jo Jones and Paul Placek, this publication explores trends in domestic infant adoption, intercountry adoption, and adoption through foster care.

NCFA is sad to announce the passing of our co-founder, Board member, and dear friend Lou Stern. Click here to read about Mr. Stern's incredible legacy.

Act fast and file your child's Certificate of Citizenship before the filing fee increases on December 23, 2016. Here's information on how to file the N-600 form correctly and on time.

Ashlie and Lydia called their Members of Congress this week and asked them to sign a letter expressing concerns about the State Dept.'s proposed intercountry adoption regulations. Advocating is easy! Here's how it went.

The Department of State has proposed new regulations that may significantly impact international adoption and countless children and families. On 11/15 the adoption community is coming together to call Members of Congress and urge them to sign a letter to Secretary Kerry expressing concern about these regulations. Learn more here!

After three years of waiting, the Thornburgs finally brought home their adopted sons from the DRC. In February 2016, Eric was deployed to Afganistan when they finally got the call saying their boys could come home. Read their story here!

File your N-600/N-600K form now before the fee doubles on December 23rd! Here's more information on how to file your form on time...and why the fee is increasing.

The U.S. Children’s Bureau has released their FY2015 foster care statistics which reveal both discouraging challenges and inspiring progress. Here are the top three stats you need to know, including the good, the bad, and how NCFA is responding!

We had a blast at our 2016 From Helping to Healing conference! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's conference our most successful yet.

The Department of State has proposed some regulation changes that will affect intercountry adoptions. Help us make these regulations the best they can be! Submit your comments on these regulations by November 22nd!