National Adoption Act

The National Adoption Act establishes legal guidelines and standards for child adoption processes across the country. It aims to protect the rights and welfare of children and prospective adoptive families by ensuring transparent, ethical, and consistent procedures. The Act sets criteria for eligibility, procedures for screening and matching adopters, and safeguards to prevent abuses. It also promotes the best interests of the child, including their right to stability and proper care, while streamlining the legal steps necessary to formalize adoptive placements, ultimately fostering safe and reliable adoption practices nationwide.