The Joint Council on International Children's Services has issued a "Call to Action" about Artyem, the Russian child who was put on a plane by his adoptive mother and sent back to Russia.

Just one sad case like this can undo years of hard work on the part of the worldwide adoption community.

This call to action is your chance to speak out in support of adoption. The sad truth is that this case can have negative and long-lasting consequences for thousands of children waiting for adoption.


By signing the petition to both the U.S. and Russian presidents, sharing your stories and videos online, and spreading the word, you can advocate improving the international adoption process.

Here is the full document; including details on how you can follow this story, and ways you can help.

http://bit.ly/98n3gt