Welcome to CCAI
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The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is a non-profit organization that works to raise awareness about the needs of children without families and to remove policy barriers that hinder children from knowing the love and support a family provides. CCAI is unique in that each of our programs brings together policymakers and individuals with direct foster care or adoption experience. We have found that when policymakers hear direct experiences of those affected by orphan and child welfare policy, they become engaged in this issue and work to bring about legislative improvements in an effort to ensure each child has their right to a family realized.
CCAI was founded in 2001 by advocates of the world’s orphaned and foster youth. In founding CCAI, these advocates sought to match the commitment of members of Congress’ Adoption Caucus, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, with the information and resources needed to make the dream of a family a reality for every child. Our goals are to educate policymakers on issues related to adoption and foster care in an effort to remove policy barriers that hinder children from finding families. Realizing that policymakers have the power to overcome such barriers, CCAI aims to coordinate efforts to bring about change to foster care and adoption, while creating opportunities for awareness-building and information-sharing among U.S. and world officials. |
Mission
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of children around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving families and to eliminating the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic right to a family.
Vision
Our vision is a world in which every child knows the love and support of a family.
The Adoption Caucus
Created in 1985, the CCA is the largest bicameral, bipartisan caucus in Congress, offering a wide range of programs and holding numerous events throughout the year to engage Members of Congress on adoption policy and programs. Over 150 Members of Congress have joined and are actively engaged in supporting legislation and policy that improves the lives of children and families in the United States and around the world. The CCA is deeply committed to bipartisanship, and brings together Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate with the shared goal of ensuring all children know the love and support of a family.
Over the last 30 years, CCA Members have led Congress in the passage of historic legislation that has positively impacted the lives of children including: The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997; the John Chafee Foster Care Independence Act; the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Act; the Hope for Children Act; and the Intercountry Adoption Act.
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) serves as a resource for Members of Congress and their staff. We offer helpful information and resources, and opportunities to engage in adoption and foster care programs throughout the year.
Over the last 30 years, CCA Members have led Congress in the passage of historic legislation that has positively impacted the lives of children including: The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997; the John Chafee Foster Care Independence Act; the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Act; the Hope for Children Act; and the Intercountry Adoption Act.
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) serves as a resource for Members of Congress and their staff. We offer helpful information and resources, and opportunities to engage in adoption and foster care programs throughout the year.
PARTNERS
CCAI is a bipartisan charitable organization and relies solely on the generosity of our partners. CCAI's partners:
- Give a voice on Capitol Hill to children in the United States and around the world in need of safe, permanent and loving families.
- Participate in and support a national movement to eliminate federal policy barriers that hinder children from realizing their basic right to a family in the U.S. and internationally.
- Demonstrate to family, friends, customers, and employees that they understand the difference adoption makes in the life of a child.
CCAI is a bipartisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Click HERE to become a partner in CCAI’s mission and programs and to learn more about our giving opportunities including partnerships and sponsorships.