Washington, DC

The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is a nonprofit, bipartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of children across the nation and around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving homes and eliminating the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic right of a family. CCAI is unique in that each of our programs brings together individuals with direct foster care or adoption experience with policymakers. When Members o The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is a nonprofit, bipartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the millions of children across the nation and around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving homes and eliminating the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic right of a family. CCAI is unique in that each of our programs brings together individuals with direct foster care or adoption experience with policymakers. When Members of Congress and other policymakers hear direct experiences of those affected by child welfare policy, they become engaged in this issue and work to bring about legislative improvements to ensure each child's right to a family is realized. Our vision is a world in which every child knows the love and support of a family. Read More...