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Get ready to celebrate National Adoption Month throughout the entire month of November! This is a time to honor and recognize those who have been adopted, as well as raise awareness for the thousands of children still waiting for their forever homes. Did you know that National Adoption Month has been celebrated since 1995, when President Bill Clinton declared it a national event? It's a time to celebrate love, family, and the special bonds that come with adoption. So let's spread some joy and positivity this month by celebrating all the amazing families created through adoption.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Massachusetts Governor's Proclamation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts proclaimed a state-wide Adoption Week to promote awareness for children in foster care.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Adoption Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Adoption Week, expanding promotion of adoption to a national level.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</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'>The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) passed. It emphasized that children's health and safety must be of paramount concern in decisions around foster care and adoption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Adoption Month Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Adoption Week became National Adoption Month. President Bill Clinton made the proclamation to dedicate the whole month for raising awareness of adoption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Adoption Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Adoption Day is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, seeing thousands of foster care adoptions finalized simultaneously across the United States.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an adoption fair</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with local adoption agencies and organizations to host an adoption fair where families can learn more about the adoption process and meet children who are in need of a loving home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a foster care agency</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend time helping out at a foster care agency, whether it’s organizing donations, mentoring children, or simply spending time with them. This is a great way to support those involved in the adoption process.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your adoption story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you or someone you know has been touched by adoption, share your story on social media or with friends and family. This can help raise awareness and promote understanding about the experience of adoption.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an adoption-themed event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for local events that celebrate adoption, such as film screenings, book readings, or art exhibits. These events can help educate others about the adoption process and its impact on families.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to an adoption charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Consider making a donation to an organization that supports adoption, whether it’s providing financial assistance to families or advocating for children in the foster care system. Every little bit helps make a difference.</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'>It raises awareness for the need for adoptive families</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Adoption Month is a time to shine a light on the thousands of children in foster care who are in need of permanent homes. By bringing attention to this issue, more people may consider adoption and provide loving families for these children.</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'>It celebrates the diverse families created through adoption</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Adoption does not just create families, it also creates a sense of community and support for those involved. National Adoption Month recognizes and celebrates all types of families, regardless of their structure or how they were formed.</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'>It provides resources and support for adoptive families</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Adoption Month also serves as a platform to provide helpful resources, information and support for adoptive families. This can include financial assistance, counseling services, and educational materials to help ensure successful adoptions and healthy relationships within the family.</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'>Adoption dates back to Ancient Civilizations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Adoption is not a new concept. Its history stretches back to the days of ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans who adopted for many reasons including to deal with childlessness and to secure heirs.</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'>The first U.S. Adoption Law was Enacted in 1851</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Commonwealth of Massachusetts enacted the first modern adoption law in the United States in 1851, setting legal guidelines and establishing adoption as a social and legal process based on child welfare rather than adult interests.</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'>Closed Adoptions are Becoming Less Common</h3><p class='facts-content'>Closed adoptions, where adoptive families and birth parents have no contact, are becoming less common. Instead, open or semi-open adoptions, that allow some form of contact between birth parents and the adoptive family, has seen a rise in popularity.</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'>Celebrities Have Raised Adoption Awareness</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many celebrities, including Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Sandra Bullock, and Hugh Jackman, amongst others, have adopted children. Their public adoption stories have helped shed light on the process and encouraged others to consider adoption.</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'>Adoption Saves Lives</h3><p class='facts-content'>By adopting, individuals and families are providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who need it. Adoption saves lives and gives these children a chance for a better future.</p></div></div>
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