New Web Site Encourages Adoption President and Mrs. Bush Unveil New Web Site at the White House President Bush unveiled a new web site aimed at connecting would-be parents with foster children available for adoption.

Clinton Administration Stepped Up Efforts to Find Permanent Homes for Children. The adopted daughter of the World Child Foundation board president (pictured left) attended the ceremony at the White House when President Clinton endorsed new efforts to place the many children in need of homes. Presidential Directive The Clinton Administration took an aggressive stand on the issues of children waiting for adoption and alternate permanent placement. For the comprehensive story you can read his official Directive. The Clinton Administration Record on Adoption This Administration made appreciable efforts to develop a plan to increase the number of children who are adopted or permanently placed each year, move children more rapidly from foster care to permanent homes, and create a public awareness campaign on the importance of adoption. New Legislation Pending to Increase Adoption Tax Credit. The Hope for Children Act The Hope for Children Act (H.R. 531/S.341) is legislation introduced by Representative Tom Bliley (R-VA) and Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) to increase the adoption tax credit to $10,000 for all adoptions. Its outcome depends much on the degree of public support.