Policy & Practice: Advocacy

The Adoption Institute has been involved in formulating legislation, providing testimony and letters at the federal and state level on a variety of issues relating to adoption, as well as submitting information in legal cases involving adoption. For inquiries and questions, please email info@adoptioninstitute.org.

2007 |2006 | 2005

08/29/2006 Letter

Executive Director Adam Pertman wrote a letter on behalf of the Adoption Institute to California Governor Schwarzenegger urging him to veto AB 1873, the Safely Surrendered Baby Act.more
Read our press release on this issue in our media section. more

02/14/2006 Testimony

Executive Director Adam Pertman testified before the Florida state Judiciary Committee on bill SB172 that would allow adoptions by gay men and lesbians under certain conditions. more