While broken adoptions represent only a small percentage of adoptions, it is crucial for adoption and child welfare advocates to study these cases in order to better understand the contributing factors and help prevent future broken adoptions. In the June 2014 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, Dawn J. Post of the Children’s Law Center New York (CLCNY) describes the results of a six-month case study undertaken to examine cases of children whose adoptions did not result in lasting permanency.

In the May 2014 National Foster Care Month issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, co-authors Dr. Robert White and Samantha Jernstrom explain the importance of maintaining sibling connections for youth in foster care. Research has shown that these connections can have a profound impact on the wellbeing of children in foster care. When sibling co-placement and the preservation of sibling groups is not possible, every effort should be made to help youth in care maintain strong, healthy, and supportive relationships with their brothers and sisters.

In the April 2014 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, authors Karen S. Law, Esq. and Teresa McDonough, ACSW examine the recent rise in the use of unlicensed and typically unregulated adoption intermediaries or facilitators. They explain the significant risks for expectant parents and prospective parents who work with a facilitator as opposed to a licensed agency or attorney, and include a list of recommendations for those considering adoption.

Many families considering adoption wonder about what life will be like if they adopt a child, and their capacity to care and provide for that child—particularly if she or he is older, has experienced neglect or trauma, or has special needs. In the February 2014 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, "Will I Love Her?": Love and Attachment in Adoption, Dr. Daniel Nehrbass shares his personal thoughts and reflections about the capacity for and characteristics of parental love.

In the January 2014 issue of the Adoption Advocate, Megan Lindsey lays out NCFA's policy priorities for the coming year, and provides a review of recent and current adoption- and foster care-related legislation.

In the December 2013 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, speech language pathologist Tatyana Elleseff provides an overview of how prenatal alcohol exposure affects children's social, communicative, and cognitive development. She explains how and by whom alcohol-related deficits are typically diagnosed, and the ways in which various professionals can help parents create a comprehensive plan for children with these diagnoses.

In the November 2013 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, Lucas Daniel Boyce shares his story of being adopted out of foster care by his mother, Dorothy Boyce. Lucas, the author of Living Proof: From Foster Care to the White House and the NBA (2011) and the current Director of Business Development and Legislative Affairs for the Orlando Magic, relates his experiences as a transracial African-American adoptee and shares how adoption positively impacted and shaped his life.

The October 2013 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate explores some of the ways in which email, texting, and the rise of social media has impacted adoption. Finding the right balance between online or phone contact and traditional face-to-face contact is essential for social workers and adoption service providers, who must also be aware of the potential practical and ethical risks involved in online communication with clients.

Many adopted children and children in foster care have experienced traumatic events which can impact their development and present challenges for both parents and educators. In the September 2013 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, author Kathleen Benckendorf outlines information, methods, and strategies that can help teachers and school officials better understand and meet the needs of children with histories of trauma, abuse, or neglect.