Category Archives: Foster Care Adoption

Investing in the Future of our Children

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Yesterday, the Washington Post, The Next Generation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation hosted the “Children and Families Summit 2013,” a convening of parents, policymakers, and experts unified in their belief that our nation not only can, but must, do better at … Continue reading →

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How the Adoption Incentives Program can Incentivize Adoptions

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Today, the Subcommittee on Human Resources of the Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing to review the success of several privately run programs to increase the number of children adopted out of foster care. This marks the beginning … Continue reading →

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What position does adoption play in the Super Bowl?

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How Adoption Changed My Life

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

To recognize the last day of National Adoption Month, CCAI asked former Foster Youth Intern, Marchelle Roberts, to write about how adoption has impacted her life.  I was adopted when I was 12 years old and it truly changed my life. … Continue reading →

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It’s official!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

In celebration of National Adoption Month, CCAI asked former Foster Youth Intern, Ashley Lepse, to share about the day the judge and her family finalized her adoption. “Can I hit it again?!” I asked the judge as I held the … Continue reading →

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Happy National Adoption Day!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 17, people all throughout the United States will recognize National Adoption Day. As part of this celebration, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute wants to share “You Just May Be” a music video we produced in partnership … Continue reading →

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Former Foster Youth Interns Featured on FamilyLife Today

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

In a special live edition of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine interviewed two former CCAI Foster Youth Interns, Chey Gethers and Mary Lee. Chey and Mary spoke about their lives in the foster care system, the struggles … Continue reading →

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2012 Foster Youth Interns Make their Voices Heard!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

CCAI’s 2012 Foster Youth Interns (FYI) had a message to deliver to Capitol Hill: Here us now! The group of 13 former foster youth felt that for too long their voices had gone unheard, so on July 31, they released … Continue reading →

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Former CCAI Foster Youth Intern RJ Sloke and Senator Mary Landrieu on Fox News Live

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Yesterday, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Senate Co-Chair Senator Mary Landrieu & former CCAI Foster Youth Intern Harold “RJ” Sloke spoke to Fox News Live to raise awareness about the needs of children in foster care without families. Click on … Continue reading →

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CCAI Angels in Adoption: Meet Gary and Janice Meyer

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

CCAI’s Angels in Adoption™ Program provides Members of Congress the opportunity to honor an individual, couple, or organization from their district that have made an extraordinary contribution on behalf of children in need of homes. The Angels in Adoption™ travel … Continue reading →

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