NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH

Each year, November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. The purpose of National Adoption Awareness Month is to celebrate and honor adoptive families, promote a positive view of adoption, educate the public and encourage families to adopt the thousands of children waiting for loving, permanent families. In SC alone, there are 1600 waiting children.
Adoption Month History

The first major effort to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in the foster care system occurred in Massachusetts. In 1976, then-Governor Mike Dukakis proclaimed Adoption Week and the idea grew in popularity and spread throughout the nation. President Gerald Ford made the first National Adoption Week proclamation, and in 1990, the week was expanded to a month due to the number of states participating and the number of events.

Celebrate Adoption
National Adoption Awareness Month is a great time to celebrate adoption and educate yourself and others about adoption. Check the calendar page of the ACES website for adoption events around the state. Also, click here for ideas to celebrate adoption 30 Ways in 30 Days.

If you are interested in finding out more about adoption, please visit the ACES website at www.ACESKIDS.org or call us at 864-322-2495.