Many Americans residing outside the U.S. that are interested in adopting, including women and men serving in the military, may find it more challenging to find both information about adoption and support throughout the process. The July 2012 issue of NCFA's Adoption Advocate, "Adoption Resources for Americans Living Abroad" by Melissa Blauvelt, provides guidance and suggestions for members of the U.S. military and other American citizens living abroad.

NCFA’s Adoption Advocate for the month of June, “Supporting Maltreated Children: Countering the Effects of Neglect and Abuse,” is excerpted from several articles by Dr. Bruce D. Perry, an internationally-recognized authority on children in crisis.

In honor of National Foster Care Month, the May issue of NCFA’s Adoption Advocate features interviews with six former foster youth. They share their perspectives on foster placements, courts, caseworkers, education, reunification, and adoption.

The April 2012 issue of NCFA’s Adoption Advocate shares the history of birth records and information sharing, current laws, and NCFA’s position on information sharing and reunion.

The March 2012 issue of NCFA’s Adoption Advocate explores the evolution of adoption counseling, the importance of adoption counseling, and suggestions for counselors.

The February 2012 issue of NCFA’s Adoption Advocate is a comprehensive analysis of intercountry adoption data since 1998, including rises and falls in adoptions and demographic data.

The January 2012 issue of NCFA’s Adoption Advocate outlines our policy priorities and adoption-related legislation, including the Adoption Tax Credit, National Putative Father Registry, and post-adoption services and support.

While recognizing that it can be uncomfortable for parents to discuss adoption with their children, in the December 2011 issue of NCFA’s Adoption Advocate, Nicole Callahan offers advice to help parents create an open, honest, and age appropriate dialogue with their children.  She emphasizes the importance of beginning this conversation early to help a child feel secure in their identity and facilitate further conversations.

In the November 2011 issue of NCFA’s Adoption Advocate, Amy Hutton shares her story of being a birth mother.  She explains why an open adoption was the right decision for her and more importantly, for her daughter.  Amy offers advice for other birth parents considering adoption.

Intercountry Adoptees have a right to American citizenship, but it is not automatically granted.  In the October 2011 issue of the Adoption Advocate, Jean Nelson Erichsen discusses the implications of this process, and what further steps need to be taken to protect the rights of adoptees.