What is the Angels in Adoption™ program?
The Angels in Adoption™ Program, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s (CCAI) signature public awareness program, provides an opportunity to all members of the U.S. Congress to honor the good work of their constituents who have enriched the lifves of foster children and orphans. This program includes an annual event in Washington, DC, the Angels in Adoption™ Gala, which is geared toward highlighting ordinary people doing extraordinary things. These “unsung heroes” are selected as Angels in Adoption™ by members of the Congress. In addition to these Angel in Adoption™ chosen from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, “National Angels” are recognized for their adoption and foster care advocacy on a broader, nationwide scale. Each year, more than 190 Members of Congress participate, making it the year’s single most significant Congressional event pertaining to child welfare in the United States.
