Last week, CCAI hosted a reception to highlight the need for the world’s orphans to find forever families and to encourage leaders and advocates to continue their work on these issues. This reception took place the evening before the National Prayer Breakfast and was attended by federal policymakers, business executives, and world leaders. Sen. Mary Landrieu and Sen. James Inhofe, the Co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, spoke on behalf of Congress’ adoption caucus highlighting the need for legislation to be created that will promote the well-being of children in need of families.
Sen. Landrieu reminded us all that these orphans do not have people to speak on their behalf, rather, it is our duty to speak out for these children in need:
Sen. Inhofe shared how his adoptive granddaughter from Ethiopia has enlightened his work on adoption policy:
Pictures from the event:
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute 
Kudos to CCAI Board Member Elmer Doty, Senators Landrieu, Actor and Foster Care Advocate Victoria Rowell and especially Senator Inhofe for speaking on behalf of Congress’ adoption caucus highlighting the need for legislation to be created that will promote the well-being of children in need of families.
As one of CCAI’s Angels, I had the privilege of being one of five speakers for the Indiana State Judiciary Committee, headed by Senator Bray, yesterday on behalf opening adoptee’s original birth certificates. What a privilege that was.
Keep up the GREAT work on behalf of those touched by adoption!
Thank you, Sherrie! What was the response to your testimony?