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Home Is Where the Story Begins
Carlos Duran is the founder of Hombres de Palabra (Men of their Word), an organization that works to help men reach their maximum potential through education, training and initiatives. Carlos is also the recipient of the White House’s 2012 Champion … Continue reading
CCAI Featured in Award-winning Documentary Film about International Adoption
We are proud to announce that STUCK—an award winning documentary about international adoption—features CCAI’s Executive Director, Kathleen Strottman. As Kathleen explains in the documentary, which uncovers the personal, real life stories of adopted children and their parents, “the right to … Continue reading
CSPAN’s Washington Journal Features CCAI
On Saturday, CSPAN’s Washington Journal interviewed CCAI Executive Director, Kathleen Strottman, about the Russian adoption ban, international adoption, and how Members of Congress can affect adoption and foster care issues. Click on the picture to watch the full interview or … Continue reading
Update on Russian Ban on Intercountry Adoptions to the United States
Following the January 22, 2013 Russian Supreme Court Letter on Implementation of Federal Law No. 272-FZ, CCAI has continued to work closely with Members of Congress and our partners inside Russia. In situations like these, CCAI’s priority is to ensure … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, International, International Adoption, Legislation, Obama, Putin, Right to a family, Russia, Russian Adoption Ban, Special Needs Adoption, State Department
Tagged Adoption, International Adoption, Legislation, Obama, Putin, Russia, Russian Adoption Ban, Special Needs Adoption, State Department
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U.S. State Department Releases FY 2012 Annual Report on Intercountry Adoptions
As required by the Intercountry Adoption Act, passed by Congress in 2000, the U.S. State Department recently sent its FY 2012 Annual Report on Intercountry Adoption to the Hill. According to the report, the total number of intercountry adoptions to … Continue reading
CCAI Legislative and Policy Update – January 2013
In this Update: Adoption Tax Credit Extended in Tax Payer Relief Act Russia Bans Adoptions to the United States Universal Accreditation for Intercountry Adoptions in the U.S. Uninterrupted Scholars Act Allows Access to Foster Youth School Records U.S. Government Launches … Continue reading
U.S. Government Releases Action Plan on Children in Adversity
Business giant, Lee Iacocca once said, “The only rock that stays steady, the only institution that works is the family.” This simple, yet profound, principle is one that has not only withstood the test of time but is also the … Continue reading
Small Hands Change the World
Kenya, August 2012 In August, CCAI’s Director of Policy, Becky Weichhand, traveled to Kenya to continue to build on the work of The Way Forward Project. She spoke at the East African Orphan Summit in Nairobi, visited local orphanages, schools … Continue reading
CCAI Angels in Adoption featured in Adoption Today magazine!
La Familia de Matthews By Melanie Matthews The article was originally published in the September 2012 Issue of Adoption Today. Melanie and Jim Matthews are two of CCAI’s 2012 Angels in Adoption. The Call: “We have four kids for you, and … Continue reading
CCAI Angels in Adoption: Meet Amy Sharp
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
