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Empowering Today's Adoption Professionals

Become a Member Today!

NCFA has a diverse membership of adoption agencies and individual adoption attorneys who share our commitment to the highest standards of professional practice. Each member brings a uniquely valuable contribution to our shared vision, standing united in our unwavering commitment to helping ensure every child has a nurturing, permanent family.

Advocacy

You spend your days advocating for the best interests of children and supporting families. Now let us advocate for you.
  • Legislative and policy alerts
  • Tools and samples for congressional engagement
  • Advocating directly with congressional offices and federal policymakers on behalf of our members

Education

Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned leader, NCFA offers a broad range of educational and training opportunities to take you, and your team, to the next level.
  • Adoption Specific Education
  • Discounted Registration for Conferences and Online Education, including Social Work CE offerings
  • Members-only Webinars
  • Monthly Members-only Newsletter

Promotion

Leverage the credibility and reach of the NCFA brand to strengthen your outreach.
  • Listing in NCFA's online directory of agencies and adoption professionals
  • Use of the NCFA member badge on your website and promotional materials
  • We often refer public inquiries from prospective clients and friendly media requests to our members

Community

Tap into the expertise of an experienced network of adoption professionals across the U.S.
  • Member-only Program, Country, and Topic Specific Listservs
  • Support from NCFA's Staff Experts
  • Members-only Caucus Calls and Meetings
  • Opportunity to submit positions to NCFA's job board

Agency Membership

Agencies who become members receive membership benefits for all of their staff. Click here for a printable one-pager of all agency membership benefits.

Ready to apply? Click here for a full list of eligibility requirements. Start your application today!

Attorney Membership

Attorneys join as individuals and receive benefits for themselves. Click here for a printable one-pager of all attorney membership benefits.

Ready to apply? Click here for a full list of attorney eligibility requirements. Start your application today!

"...the mentorship, guidance, collaboration, and recognition we have received over the years from NCFA has been pivotal to our success.”

- Debbie Wybrow, Wybrow-Olive Attorneys, The Bayakhanya Foundation, South Africa