Empowering Today's Adoption Professionals

Adoption Professionals

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NCFA has a diverse membership of adoption agencies and individual adoption attorneys who share our commitment to the highest standards of professional practice. Each member brings a uniquely valuable contribution to our shared vision, standing united in our unwavering commitment to helping ensure every child has a nurturing, permanent family.

Advocacy

You spend your days advocating for the best interests of children and supporting families. Now let us advocate for you.

Legislative and policy alerts
Tools and samples for congressional engagement
Advocating directly with congressional offices and federal policymakers on behalf of our members

Education

Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned leader, NCFA offers a broad range of educational and training opportunities to take you, and your team, to the next level.

Adoption Specific Education
Discounted Registration for Conferences and Online Education, including Social Work CE offerings
Members-only Webinars
Monthly Members-only Newsletter

Promotion

Leverage the credibility and reach of the NCFA brand to strengthen your outreach.

Listing in NCFA's online directory of agencies and adoption professionals
Use of the NCFA member badge on your website and promotional materials
We often refer public inquiries from prospective clients and friendly media requests to our members

Community

Tap into the expertise of an experienced network of adoption professionals across the U.S.

Member-only Program, Country, and Topic Specific Listservs
Support from NCFA's Staff Experts
Members-only Caucus Calls and Meetings
Opportunity to submit positions to NCFA's job board

Agency Membership

Agencies who become members receive membership benefits for all of their staff. Click here for a printable one-pager of all agency membership benefits.

Ready to apply? Click here for a full list of eligibility requirements. Start your application today!

Agency Membership Application

Attorney Membership

Attorneys join as individuals and receive benefits for themselves. Click here for a printable one-pager of all attorney membership benefits.

Ready to apply? Click here for a full list of attorney eligibility requirements. Start your application today!

Attorney Membership Application

Member Discount on Adoption Learning Hub Subscriptions

The Adoption Learning Hub (ALH) is NCFA’s learning library of courses for adoption professionals, prospective adoptive parents, and adoptive parents. Adoption agencies can subscribe to the ALH in order to give their families and staff full access to NCFA’s library of on-demand webinars.

Member agencies receive a significant discount on annual ALH subscriptions!

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Compensation & Benefits Report

For Private Adoption Agencies

An exclusive benefit of NCFA membership

A snapshot of compensation and benefits across private adoption agencies, this report reveals how organizations are attracting and retaining staff in a changing field. Grounded in real data from agencies nationwide, it offers actionable insights into salaries, benefits, and workplace practices shaping the future of adoption services.

Member agency leaders: Contact us at ncfa@adoptioncouncil.org to receive your copy!

"...the mentorship, guidance, collaboration, and recognition we have received over the years from NCFA has been pivotal to our success.”

- Debbie Wybrow, Wybrow-Olive Attorneys, The Bayakhanya Foundation, South Africa

"I truly appreciate you taking the time to give us some of your wisdom...We are so thankful for National Council For Adoption for reminding us why we do what we do. I’m so thankful for you!"

Grace Coan, Legacy Adoption Services, Texas

"I always appreciate your ability to be supportive of agencies who are finding things difficult, but also to find the positive side of things."

Wide Horizons for Children, Waltham, MA