To provide support for families in every stage of adoption and foster care. Beginning with the mechanics of adoption through to post adopt concerns, relevant meetings and workshops are designed to provide networking and informational exhanges to families.

With over 50 years of service, the Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) seeks to ensure that every child avialable for adoption finds a permanent and loving home. Through chapters in Long Island, NYC, NJ, Westchester and CT the organization meets monthly in order to provide networking and informational exchanges. In addition, the organization as a whole sponsors a full day conference in NYC again to provide informational workshops on a variety of adoption-related and parenting workshops. In addition, an exhibit area allows attendees to meet and interview adoption professionals. Legislative activities include attendance during lobby times in the NYS capitol. Participation in national, state and local related organizations for the purpose of advocacy and education occurs regularly. Public relations and media adoption education are also an important part of the organization's activities.

http://adoptiveparents.org