Home » News » Sign the Petition to Save U.S. International Adoptions! Sign the Petition to Save U.S. International Adoptions! The increasing restrictions on and subsequent declining numbers of international adoptions by American families has inspired a petition to the White House for change. In an effort to influence the State Department of Intercountry Adoption’s regulations on adoption oversees, Save Adoptions has created a petition on Petitions.Whitehouse.gov to urge the Trump administration to not only investigate the causes of the 80 percent decline in intercountry adoptions since 2004 — but to also solve the U.S. international adoption crisis. The petition is just the most recent call in an uproar against the recent regulation changes regarding adopting internationally as an American citizen. The U.S. Department of State added a $500 intercountry adoption fee after one of two international accrediting entities closed its doors in February. In addition, since November, the Trump administration has been reinterpreting international adoption regulations to make the process more difficult for hopeful parents. All of these steps combined have added to the acceleration of a decline in international adoptions by American parents — while the same number of children abroad remains in need of loving, safe homes. Save Adoptions’ petition notes that the leadership at the U.S. Office of Children’s Issues has been unresponsive to the adoption community. The petition emphasizes the need for pro-adoption leadership to increase the number of ethical international adoptions and states that “the adoption community stands ready to work with the Administration to implement various achievable solutions to help orphans find loving, permanent families.” The petition must receive 100,000 signatures by April 16 to receive a response from the White House. Add your name to the list here. You can also contact your local representative here to make your voice heard. Sign the Petition to Save U.S. International Adoptions! Five Reasons to Take Advantage of Adoption Counseling ServicesWherever you are in your adoption journey, if you are experiencing emotional difficulties, know that you don’t have to go it alone. You are entitled to adoption counseling services, which can be beneficial in a number of ways. Here are just a few benefits of working with an adoption counselor.Learn More Five Ways to Support a Pregnant Friend Considering AdoptionIt can be overwhelming to receive such big news from someone close to you, and you may not know how to react or how...Learn MoreDo Orphanages Still Exist?When many people think of adoption, they think of traditional orphanages — or the negative stereotype of traditional orphanages, involving underfed and mistreated orphans...Learn MoreFive Signs You Are Ready to Start the Adoption ProcessAdoption can be an exciting and rewarding experience — but it’s also a big commitment that requires plenty of time, energy and patience. How...Learn MoreSix Ways to Educate Others About AdoptionIf you have experienced the joy of adoption firsthand, you can help spread adoption awareness. Simply sharing your story with others can help them...Learn MoreCoping with an Adoption DisruptionYour dreams of parenthood are finally within reach — until you get the devastating news that your baby’s prospective birth mother has changed her...Learn MoreFour Ways to Handle the Holidays After PlacementThe holidays are a time of good cheer and celebration — family and friends come together in the spirit of the season to make...Learn MoreFour New Year’s Resolutions for Adoptive ParentsAs you begin the new year, consider setting adoption goals and making adoption an even bigger priority in your life.Learn More Get Free Info