When Jaydan Martinez was 10 years old, he received one last hug from his mother. He hoped that hug would take him “to the magical places I read about in storybooks.” Instead, his mom walked out of a Texas office in tears, and he would never see her … [Read more...]

Dear Secretary Rubio and Assistant Secretary Namdar, We write to you on behalf of American families with pending intercountry adoption cases, who are concerned recent travel restrictions will impede their ability to unite with their adopted children. CCA Co Chair Letter to State Department re … [Read more...]

For intercountry adoptees, moments like this—when immigration enforcement is highly visible and emotionally charged—can stir deep uncertainty around safety, belonging, and identity. This isn’t just a political issue; it’s a profoundly personal reckoning with our status as immigrants. Even adoptees … [Read more...]

The U.S. government has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing in 75 countries, with no exceptions for international adoptions. As a result, adoptive families and children are being left in an impossible situation. Families are unable to bring their legally adopted children … [Read more...]

The South Korean government is preparing to end overseas adoptions by 2029, shifting responsibility for adoption from private agencies to the state in a move officials say is aimed at strengthening child protection. Korea moves to end overseas adoptions by 2029 - The Korea Herald … [Read more...]