WHFC Affiliations - Wide Horizons For Children, Inc.

WHFC Affiliations

Wide Horizons For Children maintains affiliations with the following national adoption organizations:

	Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS) Joint Council promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world. International child welfare agencies, child advocacy groups, parent support groups and international medical clinics choose membership in Joint Council as a means to address the critical issue of parentless children and creating permanent solutions.
	Focus on Adoption (FOA) An adoption advocacy made up of, and representing the concerns of, all areas of the greater intercountry adoption community. Focus on Adoption prides itself on the direct participation of all members of the adoption community in order to advocate for transparent, ethical adoption processes that do not limit a child's chance to join a forever family.
	National Council For Adoption (NCFA) Whether as an advocate for state laws that promote sound adoption policy, a resource for federal officials and policymakers about appropriate federal adoption initiatives and reform, a diplomat for sound international adoption policy, or a source of adoption facts and education, NCFA is devoted to serving the best interests of children through adoption.
	Council on Accreditation The Council on Accreditation (COA) partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting accreditation standards.
	National Association of Social Workers The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, create and maintain professional standards, and advance sound social policies.