Observing National Adoption Month
Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. While all adoption-related issues are important, the particular focus of this month is the adoption of children currently in foster care.
Activities and celebrations are kicked off with a Presidential Proclamation, and while efforts made at the national level certainly help build awareness of adoption, participation in local programs, events, and activities by those of us with a direct connection to adoption can often be the most effective way to promote positive perceptions, debunk the myths, and draw attention to the tens of thousands of children in foster care who wait and hope for permanent families.
National Adoption Month 2012
2012 is an exciting year for National Adoption Month. As it always has been and as it always will be, the focus for November is finding loving, permanent homes for the foster children who are waiting to be adopted. But this year marks a modern twist–social media and digital efforts. This year’s theme is: “National Adoption Month–Virtually: Adoption in the Digital Age.” The U.S. Department of Human Services knows that social media and social networking allow information to be shared easily, quickly, and effectively, and this month’s focus is on sharing, educating, and informing others about the 104,000 foster children in the United States who are currently waiting to find their forever families. To join the cause, log in to any or all of your social networking accounts and spread the word. Update your blog and share your own story to help inspire others. You can get involved without ever leaving your home. However, if you’re looking for a hands-on opportunity, communities across the country are coming together to help foster children in need. And you’re an essential part of this effort! Help make 2012’s National Adoption Month the best one yet!