The 2009 National Adoption Month Theme
This years theme is "Answering the Call - You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent. There are thousands of teens in foster care who would love to put up with you."This year's theme of adopting teens from foster care builds on the Ad Council's new public service announcement (PSA) campaign of the Children's Bureau, the Adoption Exchange Association, and The Collaboration to AdoptUsKids.
The main focus of National Adoption Month has been and continues to be foster care adoptions. There are approximately 129,000 children in foster care in the United States waiting for adoptive homes.
There is a strong need for adoptive families for older children, teens, children of color and sibling groups. The 2009 focus is more toward the African American community.
History of National Adoption Month
- The basic story behind National Adoption Month is that it started off as a week long celebration in Massachusetts in 1976, before blossoming into the current month long celebration. But, do you know what the focus behind National Adoption Month is and who the governor of Massachusetts was at the time?
Presidential Proclamation
- The President of the United States always makes a proclamation to announce that November is National Adoption Month. (This is updated as soon as the proclamation is made.) The President's 2009, National Adoption Month Proclamation.
National Adoption Day
- Along with the month long celebration is the very special National Adoption Day. November 21, 2009, will mark the 10th National Adoption Day. It's special because thousands of adoptions are finalized across the country in court rooms all across the United States.
Celebrating National Adoption Month
- Many communities sponsor National Adoption Month events. If events are not offered in your area or you want to do more with your family or neighborhood, see Celebrating National Adoption Month for 30 days of ideas.
- If you would like to advocate more for kids in foster care needing adoptive homes, use these beautiful posters advertising the need for more adoptive parents.
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- Like being up-to-date? Receive the calendar of activities for each week along with articles and other information on National Adoption Month.
