History
The Alliance was formed in the early 1980's to answer a need for
support and education among professionals who help parents facing
unplanned pregnancies; those who recruit, prepare, and support loving,
and nurturing adoptive and foster families; and those who ensure legally
secure adoptions. The Alliance promotes high standards of practice and
the ethical delivery of services to all parties.
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Advocacy
The Alliance's advocacy efforts have included active involvement in revisions
of the Adoption Act and legislation impacting adoption and foster care;
advocating licensure requirements for adoption counselors; increasing
awareness of and compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act; promoting
the federal adoption tax credit; and educating professionals and courts
about implementing new statutes affecting domestic and inter-country adoptions and a public outreach program informing the public of the Putative Father Act. |
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