Pregnancy and Adoption Support

01/29/2026

This is the kind of news we love to share :)

01/28/2026

Congrats to our most recently matched family, please keep them in your prayers as they prepare to welcome this child into their hearts and home

01/26/2026

Please take a few minutes to submit public comment and/or contact your legislators to let them know that you support adoptees rights to access their own information. Currently, adoptees and birth parents are not allowed to access original birth certificates in VA. Over the years, many states have overturned attempts to restrict adoptees access to this information because adoption competence requires communities to understand and respect the importance for adoptees to know who they are and where they come from.

Here is a link to take action https://virginiaadopteerights.org/house-vote-expected.../

Virginia Adoptee Rights Alliance

12/07/2025

Congratulations to one of our Waiting Child Families who just drove out of state this weekend to pick up their kiddos and bring them to their forever home in Virginia. Please keep this family in your prayers as they transition and adjust. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington

12/02/2025

Congrats to one of our Interstate adoption families who recently accepted placement of a 3 month old medically fragile baby. May God Bless and protect them as they welcome this little one into their home and family.

12/01/2025

Congrats to one of our Interstate adoption families who recently accepted placement of a 3 month old medically fragile baby. May God Bless and protect them as they welcome this little one into their home and family. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington

11/25/2025

Woo Hoo! Proud to be a part of many of these finalizations in VA!

11/17/2025

Come out to share and support our efforts on building adoption competent communities- one conversation at a time!

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington

We invite you to share this event with your professional and personal networks in the Reston area! We are honored to have been invited by the Saint John Neumann Pro Life Ministry to present on this critical topic and contribute to educating our communities about adoption.

11/17/2025

On Saturday, November 15th, Loudoun County marked a significant milestone with its 20th annual Adoption Day celebration! Two of our families were blessed to participate this year. Thank you to Loudoun County and the Virginia Women Attorney's Association for organizing this event.

11/03/2025

Attention all current and previous Catholic Charities adoptive families- our annual picnic is this Saturday. This is a great opportunity for families to connect with one another, support and share with families who are waiting and also connect with others who have adopted. An email went out a few weeks ago but if you need more info, please email adoptinfo@ccda.net

Please RSVP soon so we can plan accordingly for food!

10/21/2025

We invite you to share this event with your professional and personal networks in the Reston area! We are honored to have been invited by the Saint John Neumann Pro Life Ministry to present on this critical topic and contribute to educating our communities about adoption.

09/08/2025

This month, our waiting family training focuses on expectations. Effectively setting and managing expectations can significantly impact the adoption journey, as unrealistic assumptions about the process and adoption reality can lead to undue stress and, in some cases, adoption disruption. Check out this article from C.A.S.E (Center for Adoption Support and Education) for more info: https://adoptionsupport.org/resource/blog/managing-expectations-and-idealizations-as-an-adoptive-parent/.