Many adoptive families have found that pets help their children emotionally and socially adapt to a new home environment. We look into some studies that show why pets are therapeutic to adopted children.

How does foster care work? How do you adopt? While no two experiences are alike, our infographic gives you a general step-by-step guide for how the process could work for you.

You've watched them go for the gold at the Olympics, but did you know the personal stories of these famous athletes? We take a look at 11 famous Olympians and Paralympians who were adopted – and some have become adoptive parents themselves!

Adopted from China and raised in a predominantly white small town in Virginia, Sarah talks about how she has come to embrace her Chinese heritage and how being adopted makes her unique.

Last year, the most intercountry adoptions were from China, Ethiopia, South Korea, Ukraine, and Uganda. Here's a helpful infographic to learn more about the adoption process and requirements for these countries.

NCFA intern Devin Pierce chats with us about her grandfather's impact on her life and on the field of adoption. Mr. Bill Pierce was one of National Council For Adoption's founders and served as the organization's president and chief executive for 20 years. Bill was an outspoken advocate for children and was a prominent leader in the adoption community. He lived in Bethesda, MD, and passed away in 2004 from cancer.

15 foster care alumni worked on Capitol Hill this summer. Here's what they learned from their experience in our nation's capital.

Today is the day! Call your Senators and ask them to co-sponsor the Vulnerable Children and Families Act of 2016, which is being introduced in the Senate this week!

Yasik is a Korean treat that is sweet and sticky! For children adopted from Korea, these finger foods are a fun, tasty way to connect with their heritage.

Holidays can be an overwhelming time for adopted children. As Independence Day draws closer, here are some ideas to celebrate the holiday as a family without adding stress to your little ones.