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Mark your calendars because National Adoption Day comes around every November 23rd! This special day is all about embracing the beautiful journey of adoption and the incredible promise it holds. Created in 2000 to raise awareness of the 100,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving homes, National Adoption Day has helped nearly 70,000 children move from foster homes to forever homes. It's a day to celebrate love, unity, and what it truly means to be a family. Together, we hail this poignant day, National Adoption Day - weaving threads of love, unifying souls and creating forever families! Get ready to embrace and celebrate the boundless love of chosen families.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Adoption Laws</div><div class='timeline-text'>Massachusetts enacted the first modern adoption law in 1851, recognizing adoption as a social and legal operation based on child welfare rather than adult interests.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1917</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoptees' rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>Minnesota passes first adoption law in the U.S. that prioritizes the rights and interests of adoptees.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1948</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoption Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States Adoption Act is signed into law, which protects the welfare and rights of adopted children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoption and Safe Families Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Clinton signs the Adoption and Safe Families Act, emphasizing children's health and safety in adoption and foster care.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Adoption Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Adoption Day is celebrated in the United States, inspired by the idea to raise awareness of children in foster care waiting for permanent homes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continual Celebration & Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Adoption Day is celebrated annually, honoring families who have chosen love by adopting and encouraging others to do the same.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Participate in a community fundraiser</h3><p class='facts-text'>Join or organize a fundraiser to support agencies that facilitate adoptions. You can set up a sponsored walk or bike ride, hold a bake sale, or arrange a benefit concert. Every dollar counts towards helping a child find their forever family.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Share adoption stories</h3><p class='facts-text'>Listening to and sharing stories about adoption can be an emotional yet fulfilling way to observe the day. You can invite people who have been adopted or those who have adopted to share their experiences. This will help educate others about the beauty of adoption and inspire those considering it.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donate books on adoption</h3><p class='facts-text'>There are a lot of wonderful children’s books out there that depict adoption in positive terms. Donating these to local schools, libraries, and community centers can promote understanding and acceptance of adopted families among kids and adults alike.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Support adoptive families in your community</h3><p class='facts-text'>Adoption can be a challenging journey. If you know anyone who has recently adopted, offer your support. Cook a meal, offer to babysit, or just provide a listening ear. Your help can make a big difference during their adjustment journey.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create adoption awareness on social media</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dedicate some of your social media posts to National Adoption Day. Whether it’s sharing your own adoption story, facts about adoption, or ways to support adoptive families, use your online platforms to spread knowledge and love on this special day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes Unity and Love</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Adoption Day symbolizes the unity and love created by the beautiful integration of individuals into new families. The celebration stands out as a remarkable journey that highlights the strength of chosen love, redefining the concept of family in the process.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates Forever Families </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Adoption Day isn't just about celebrating new families—it is about celebrating forever families. This day isn't just about bringing light to adoption, it's also about creating awareness and taking action for the thousands of children waiting to be adopted. It deepens the sense of joy and fulfillment by installing the happiness attached with securing a forever home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises Awareness and Encourages Adoption</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The adoption process can be very challenging and National Adoption Day, brings the hardships and triumphs to public attention. By doing so, it raises awareness of the ongoing needs for adoptions and encourages more individuals or couples to consider adopting and thus provide loving homes for children in need. </p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>November is National Adoption Month</h3><p class='facts-content'>While National Adoption Day is celebrated on November 23, the entire month is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for children and youth in the foster care system who are waiting for permanent families.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Held in Court Houses Across the United States</h3><p class='facts-content'>National Adoption Day is anchored by events held in court houses across the United States. On this day, thousands of adoptions are finalized simultaneously, celebrating the creation of new families.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>An Annual Tradition Since the Year 2000</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although Adoption is a concept with a long history, National Adoption Day has only been celebrated annually across America since the year 2000. Within just two decades, it has grown enormously in scale and support.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Open to Different Types of Families</h3><p class='facts-content'>Adoption is open to more than traditional families. Single parents, same-sex couples, older adults, and even non-citizens can usually adopt, significantly widening the definition of family.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Adoption Process Can Take a Significant Amount of Time</h3><p class='facts-content'>As every child's safety is paramount, adoption agencies perform ample background checks and visits to ensure that the child will be placed in a loving and safe environment, making the adoption process a long but worthwhile endeavor.</p></div></div>
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