Advocacy & Public Policy Resources

• The Adoptee Film Channel: A selection of short films by Jean Strauss focusing on the adoptees which help many understand the issues adoptees face. 

• Find your state legislators: Find your state legislator to call or write them about current bills and legislation.

• How a Bill Becomes a Law:  A helpful flowchart that describes the bill process. 

• Lobbying 101: A presentation for those interested in joining the grassroots effort to support child welfare advocacy.

• National Center for Youth Law:  A non-profit law firm that helps low-income children achieve their potential by transforming the public agencies that serve them. 

• The Family and Youth Law Center at Capital University Law School (FYLaw):  FYLaw works within child welfare, adoption, and juvenile justice systems to support positive outcomes for children, youth, and families.

• Ohio House of Representatives:  All members of the House must be U.S. citizens and reside in the districts from which they are elected. You can search relevant legislation for Adoption Network Cleveland and stay up-to-date.

• Ohio Senate:  A helpful source to find the most current bills and legislation.

• Voice for Adoption:  Source for different advocacy agencies 

• Laws Related to Adoption: Information on state and federal laws around adoption.