CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to care reform, Catholic Care for Children Philippines (CCCPH) actively participated in the 18th Global Consultation on Inter-Country Adoption & Alternative Child Care. Hosted by the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), the prestigious event took place from June 30 to July 1, 2026, at the Dusit Thani in Mactan, Cebu, Philippines.
This year’s global consultation centered on the timely theme: “Emerging Trends and Challenges in Inter-Country Adoption: Navigating the Future Together.”
Aligning Visions for a Brighter Future
The participation of CCCPH highlights a strong alignment of vision between Catholic Care for Children and the NACC. Both organizations share a core mission: to transition children from institutional care toward safe, loving, nurturing, and permanent families.
Through active engagement in global discussions, CCCPH continues to strengthen its strategies in promoting family-based and family-like care models, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow in a stable and supportive environment.
A Unified Presence
The CCCPH delegation represented a broad and collaborative network of care advocates. Participants included Sisters from various religious congregations operating residential care facilities across the country, along with lay mission partners and social work professionals dedicated to advancing family-based care solutions.
Global Dialogue and Shared Learning
During the consultation, CCCPH delegates engaged with local and international experts to examine emerging trends, address systemic challenges, and explore innovative digital and administrative standards aimed at safeguarding the best interests of children.
Experts from the Philippines’ National Authority for Child Care, foreign adoption agencies, the Hague Conference on Private International Law, Central Adoption Authorities of receiving countries, and representatives from countries such as Cambodia, India, and Hong Kong (China) contributed valuable insights on global developments in adoption and alternative child care systems.
Key discussions focused on safeguarding children moving across borders, as well as the prevention and management of disruption in adoptive and foster placements.
The consultation concluded with testimonies and recommendations from two adoptees, offering powerful, real-life perspectives that grounded the discussions and highlighted the lived experiences behind the policies and systems explored during the two-day event.
