"[7] That same year, work with the Indian government, Operation Smile and other partners "allow[ed] for the first time ever, 16,000 children in institutions to be eligible for cleft pallet surgeries if needed.

"[7][8] First created in 2012, the APCA is “a demonstration of the U.S. Government’s commitment to greater coordinated, comprehensive and effective assistance to prevent and respond to the needs of especially vulnerable children.

More than 30 offices across the U.S. Government continue to support programs and policies relevant to the APCA objectives globally.”[9] Media outlets often featured comments from former Joint Council CEO, Tom DiFilipo, on articles related to international adoption.

The Council's Emerging Leadership Program "identifie[d], cultivate[d], educate[d] and support[ed] professionals and government officials who are positioned to make ‘a family for every child’ a priority for society… and a reality for all children.

All partners of our coalition adhere to the Joint Council Standards of Practice with a goal of providing ethical services in the best interest of children and families.

[21] The notes list only two options for financial sustainability, moving to a "pre-1997 model whereby Joint Council operates with a 100% volunteer staff" or cutting back on initiatives and limiting their programming to conferences and listservs.

[21] The Joint Council was preparing a Stakeholders Initiative to generate funds, which involved applying for grants, giving seats on the board to donors, and public appeals.

[21] In the same notes, the Joint Council notes that it "is seen by many public policy makers, the press, NGOs and the public as: The Council names some of these NGOs as "the highly respected Half the Sky Foundation...Global Action for Children...USAID....[and] the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Working Group, this despite the fact that some were founded by adoptive families and as a direct result of IA (international adoption).