National Adoption Association

Welcome to the National Adoption Association (NAA) family Kidsave Michaela Montie (Shared Beginnings) Connecticut State Department of Children & Families. We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant community of passionate, dedicated individuals united by a common purpose—making a lasting impact in the world of adoption and child welfare. At NAA, we deeply believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We Are Better Together—stronger when we support one another, smarter when we share ideas, and more impactful when we unite our voices. Together, we can create meaningful change, uplift families, and inspire hope for the future. As you begin your journey with us, know that you are part of something extraordinary—a network of changemakers, advocates, and visionaries committed to transforming lives. We invite you to stay connected, share your stories, and help us amplify the work we do. Together, let’s build a stronger, more connected community. Welcome to NAA! #WeAreBetterTogether #NAAFamily #AdoptionMatters #CreatingConnections #EmpoweringChange

🌟 Congratulations to NAA Member, Atasha Kelley-Harris and Family Roots for Life, Inc.! 🌟 Join her in celebrating (4) incredible years of empowering and serving children and families. Your dedication and commitment continue to make a profound impact on so many lives. Here’s to many more years of meaningful work and transformative service! 🎉 Let’s celebrate this huge milestone together! To learn more, visit familyrootsforlife.org. #EmpowerFamilies #CelebrateSuccess #NAACommunity

Gratitude. Community. Connection. Family. As we move through the season of giving thanks, the National Adoption Association (NAA) invites you to pause and reflect on the power of family, connection, and community. This time of year is a reminder not only to express gratitude but also to give ourselves the space to breathe, reflect, and honor the meaningful connections that shape our lives. At the heart of our mission is the belief that every child deserves the love and security of a family, and every family deserves the support of a caring community. Together, we can continue to build spaces where love, inclusion, and belonging thrive. This season, we give thanks for the families who open their hearts, the communities that support them, and the moments of connection that bring us closer to one another. Let’s also extend gratitude inward—giving ourselves grace to pause, reflect, and center the love and light we hope to share with the world. 🌟 In gratitude, in reflection, in connection—we are stronger together. With gratitude and grace, The National Adoption Association (NAA) #GratitudeSeason #GivingThanks #PowerOfPause #BuildingFamilies #NAACares

For 20 years, we’ve collaborated with AdoptUSKids and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to encourage prospective parents to explore adoption from foster care. We’re thrilled to announce that our campaign has contributed to over 1 million adoptions! Today, we’re excited to debut our latest film, developed by Edelman which highlights the incredible journeys of adoptive families and the profound rewards they’ve discovered along the way. Learn more about adoption from foster care at adoptuskids.org.

Join Us for National Adoption Month! We’re excited to kick off National Adoption Month with our event, campaign launch, and media tour featuring our CEO, Kamilah Bunn. This year, our campaign focuses on celebrating the families formed through adoption while honoring the complexities of each journey. Adoption is a blend of love and loss, joy and grief, and we’re committed to uplifting every voice and story with compassion and care. Tune in and join us as we amplify these important conversations and highlight the power of connection, identity, and belonging. Stay tuned for event updates and media appearances near you! 📺 Catch the conversation on @Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem, NC | WXII 12 Triad CW (NBC), @Seattle-Tacoma, WA | KOMO News (ABC), AdoptUSKids Ad Council #NationalAdoptionMonth #NAM2024 #AdoptionStories #AdoptionIsAddition #FamilyConnections #BelongingMatters #IdentityAndCulture #UpliftingVoices #ChildWelfare #AdoptionAwareness #ICWA #LoveAndLoss

So PROUD of Connecticut State Department of Children & Families showcasing the leadership of Cmsr Jodi Hill Lilly & the work of the Nat’l Partnership on Child Safety. Leaders from CT DCF: Rosemary Wieworka , Lenisa Mathew ,Peter Yazbak & DC Joyce Lee Taylor, PhD led workshops, engaged in networking & strategized with 38 other jurisdictions from across the country. Read more about the NPCS & the tremendous leadership of Cmsr Hill-Lilly here: https://lnkd.in/etEDiQ7C

Dear Members and Child Welfare Community, As we step into National Adoption Month, we enter a time to celebrate the families formed through adoption while also acknowledging the profound complexities within these journeys. Adoption is a unique blend of love and loss, joy and grief—a duality that holds deep meaning in the work we do. At the National Adoption Association, we embrace an approach that honors every dimension of this journey. Our philosophy, “adoption is addition, not subtraction,” reflects our commitment to preserving the vital connections and relationships that help shape an adoptee’s sense of identity and belonging. We understand that this month resonates differently for everyone touched by adoption. For some, it brings the joy of family and togetherness; for others, it may stir memories of loss, change, and relationships left behind. For our Native and Indigenous communities, it highlights the importance of upholding ICWA and similar protections that sustain cultural heritage and belonging. In our work, we seek to hold space for this full spectrum of emotions and experiences, honoring the complexity of each story. As we observe this month together, let us remember that honoring adoption means embracing every layer—the beautiful and the complex. With compassion, we remain committed to practices that uplift every voice and experience, ensuring that adoptees retain connections that matter most, including those that may be challenging. Warm regards, National Adoption Association

What an enlightening and energizing experience our team had during the debrief of our Groundwater Analysis training with the inspiring Mama Joyce James Consulting and her team! Their insights and guidance brought us to a deeper understanding of the systemic challenges impacting our work and reinforced our commitment to creating lasting, equitable change. Together, we’re building a future where every child and family thrives in a community that values justice and connection. Thank you, Mama Joyce James and team, for your invaluable wisdom and partnership. #GroundwaterAnalysis #SystemicChange #CommunityEmpowerment #EquityInAction #NAACommunity

Sixto Cancel as a dedicated leader of the Ujima Leadership Council of Scholars and Elders, your work with Think of Us is transforming kinship care for families nationwide. Streamlining kin approval and licensure is essential for a compassionate and effective support system, and the ‘Kin, First and Foremost’ report offers profound insights to make this vision a reality. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to uplifting children and families through accessible, family-centered care. #KinshipCare #FamilyFirst #ChildWelfareMatters #ThinkOfUs #NAACommunity

May this conversation at the Opportunity Youth Forum spark profound insights and meaningful progress toward creating systems that truly prioritize the well-being of every child. Thank you for holding space for such transformative work and for embodying the spirit of ujima—working together for the benefit of our future generations✨🙏🏾 #OpportunityYouth #Ujima #YouthWellbeing #CollectiveImpact #ChildAdvocacy #OpportunityYouth #AdoptionAwareness #CommunityCare #FutureGenerations