During National Foster Care Month, National Council For Adoption presents the Mary Alice Babineaux Award to Mississippi's Dr. David Chandler and NBC4 Washington's Barbara Harrison. Learn more about their work here!

On March 30th, NCFA is hosting a congressional briefing on national adoption trends and statistics, with honorary co-hosts Senator Roy Blunt and Representative Trent Franks.

Tarrah and Dale has always dreamed of a big family. Through adoption, their daughters Naomi and Gracie now have a family and access to much-needed medical care. This is their story.

NCFA often hosts meetings with foreign delegations. Who are these visitors and what do we talk about? Find out in this recap of our recent meeting with a delegation from Ukraine.

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!