More Support of In-Country Orphan Care from Inter-Country Adoption Advocates, and Vice-Versa
…have children, relatives and friends adopted internationally. The latest edition of Adoption Today magazine demonstrates this vividly. True to its name, the magazine focuses on adoption, consistently engaging vital issues…
China’s Changing Orphan Situation
…face can shift dramatically, sometimes in short periods. The first article describes a reality we’ve noted for some time: the dramatic drop in healthy children available for international adoption from…
U.S. Senate Testimony — Review of U.S. Foreign Assistance for Children in Adversity
…his first family, a loving second family is promptly sought—with relatives or caring neighbors in-country if possible, and via international adoption when local options for permanent family aren’t available. When…
Wess Stafford
…Wess Stafford President Emeritus of Compassion International, is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. Wess’ life experiences have uniquely prepared him for this role. With earned undergraduate degrees…
Encouraging News on the Adoption Front from Bethany
…was Bethany’s “highest-ever increase in adoption placements for a half-year period.” Bethany Christian Services reported that the combined international and domestic adoption placement increased 26 percent over the six-month period…
Major Orphan Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate
…through kinship, domestic and international adoption. Streamlines the roles of U.S. Government agencies in adoptions so that they will be better partners with states, the faith-based community, and accredited adoption…