U.S. Senate

Congressional Recommendations are now open for 2025. Submit recommendations here!

2025 Congressional Recommendations (Now Open)

Your office can submit a potential honoree recommendation through the Angels in Adoption® online recommendation form. A list of this year's recommendations from community members can be found here. Additional options for identifying a recommendee include (1) calling foster care and adoption-related agencies in your state and/or (2) asking constituents for input on potential candidates. Recommendations will be reviewed by the Angels in Adoption® Selection Committee, a volunteer committee made up of child welfare professionals, former congressional staff, alumni of the Angels in Adoption Program, alumni of the CCAI Foster Youth Internship Program, and other community partners. For assistance with the recommendation process, contact Lisette DuFore Benz at [email protected]. A detailed Senate Step-by-Step Angels in Adoption® Recommendation Guide is available for more info on recommending a potential Angel in Adoption® honoree.

Spring 2025: Recommendation Process Ends

All congressional recommendations received are brought to the CCAI Angels in Adoption® selection committee to consider

Summer 2025: Angel Honorees Selected by Selection Committee & Notified

In June, the Selection Committee will finalize its decisions. CCAI will notify your office by email regarding the outcome of your recommendation. About two weeks later, CCAI will let you know if your recommendee has accepted the award and if so, the recommendee is then considered an official 2025 Angels in Adoption® honoree. It is important CCAI receives a signed media release before publicly publishing their name and affiliation with the program.