Celebrating National Adoption Month in Florida

If you are a birth mother going through an unexpected, unplanned, or unwanted pregnancy, you may be considering adoption. If you do find yourself thinking about Florida adoption, you may have heard of the worldwide phenomenon known as National Adoption Month. However, since this concept is relatively new and has only been around for the past couple of decades, it is not fully common knowledge yet. Therefore, you may find yourself unsure of what it is, when it is, or even why it is. Well, Adoption Choices of Florida has your back and is here to answer all of those questions and more. 

National Adoption Month is a month dedicated to bringing awareness and education to the public on the topic of adoption. First officially established by President Bill Clinton in 1995, National Adoption Month takes place every year in November. The month is a celebration of the adoption process, and many federal, state, and local adoption agencies come together to help educate their communities with events, special programs, and various activities in order to raise awareness of and bring attention to the subject of adoption as well as the children all over the country who are currently in foster care and looking for families. The month also aims to make use of several different resources and systems to connect more children with new, permanent families than at any other time of the year. This initiative is led by several different organizations that work together to promote the adoption of thousands of infants, children, and teens each year. 

Why Do We Have a National Adoption Month? 

After learning a little more about the origin of the month, you may find yourself wondering for what purpose this commemoration was created. Why do we need a national month-long event dedicated to adoption? This is simple; every year, there are many children who need permanent, loving families to adopt them. And every year, countless numbers of these children go without said families. A month dedicated to finding perfect family matches for children placed for adoption, as well as dedicated to honoring the families who have already brought an adopted child into their homes, is something very noble. More than anything, this celebration was created to shine a nationally-recognized spotlight on adoption. This focused attention on the subject will serve to recognize the children waiting for permanent homes, spread awareness of the situation, and encourage communities and individuals to get involved however they can. 

How Can I Celebrate Adoption? 

Now that you have learned about all the good National Adoption Month accomplishes, you may find yourself wondering how you can get involved. Whether you are a birth mother expecting to pursue adoption or know someone who is, you can participate in National Adoption Month in many ways. First, visit Adoption Choices of Florida to gather as much information as you can on the event, the Florida adoption process, and more. After that, you can begin exploring the options you have near you. You can find events and volunteer opportunities in your local community, donate funds to local adoption agencies and foster care agencies in your area. Also, you can connect with loved ones who you know may also be interested in getting involved. 

National Adoption Month is Coming Up, Get Excited 

With National Adoption Month coming up in just a few short weeks, it’s time to get excited and begin any preparations you may need to before the time comes. Whether you are an expecting mother, a member of a family interested in adoption, or just someone who wants to show your support for the adoption process, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved and prepare. For any more information or answers for questions, you may have, make sure to head on over to the Adoption Process of Florida, where you can get everything you need to make informed decisions and find opportunities to help out. See you next month! 

If you are a pregnant woman in Florida considering adoption and have any questions or concerns about the adoption process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on adoption, visit us at Adoption Choices of Florida or call us at: (833) 352-3678 or text us at 904-559-1251