Advocacy Alert
🧡 Adopted Children Must Be Exempt from the Travel Ban
A new travel ban taking effect January 1, 2026 includes adoption-based immigrant visas from several countries.
ACT NOW: Urge lawmakers to exempt adopted children and protect family unity.
Simply click the NCFA Action Center , enter your street address and ZIP code (no P.O. boxes), and send an automated message to your federal representatives. Please share this link with friends, family, and community supporters willing to advocate for waiting children and families.
Learn more on the Adoption Center of Illinois blog .
What sets ACI apart.
At ACI, we’re committed to an ethical, innovative, and respectful adoption experience that supports everyone involved before, during, and long after placement. We believe in the power of ongoing connection and access to post-adoption competent therapy, ensuring each person’s emotional well-being is cared for throughout their lifelong journey. Moving beyond the idea of “open” or “closed,” we advocate for a new approach where two families become one, creating an Extended Family Network. Read our blog on Adoption: An Extended Family Network