National Adoption Month in November raises awareness and increases outreach concerning the need for permanent families across the United States. Every year, there is a growing need for children of all ages to find secure and safe families. All month long, National Adoption Month events provide tools and resources to help individuals and families understand the process and learn more about adoption.

While the month sets out to raise awareness, it also recognizes those dedicated to impacting adoptive children and families in positive ways. From each family to organizations that make adoption possible, the month-long celebration acknowledges the commitment and rewards combined with an adoptive family.

NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH HISTORY

Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis announced an Adoption Week in 1976. In 1984 President Reagan proclaimed the first National Adoption Week. President Clinton expanded the awareness week to the entire month of November in 1998.

Explore More…

• Parents Day
• Grandparents Day
• Intergenerational Day
• Senior Citizens Day
• Sons and Daughters Day
• Cousins Day
• Aunts & Uncles Day
• American Family Day
• Father – in – law day
• Reconciliation Day
• Visit Your Relatives Day
• National Family Day
• National Daughter’s Day
• International Daughter’s Day
• Cheer Up The Lonely Day
• Family Fun Month
• Middle Child Day
• Father’s Day
• National Roots Day
• Mother’s Day
• National Birth Mother’s Day
• Siblings Day
• Brother’s Day
• Sister’s Day
• Foster Care Day
• Foster Care Month
• National Adoption Day
• National Adoption Month
• World Adoption Day
• Respect for Parents Day
• National Friendship Day
• International Friendship Day
• Family Stories Month

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalAdoptionMonth

Visit local adoption agencies or events. Learn more about adoption opportunities in your state. Share your adoption stories. Support adopted couples in their journey to start a family. It is often both a joyous and stressful time with many ups and downs. Visit www.childwarefare.gov for more information.

Use #NationalAdoptionMonth to post on social media.