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Adoption: My Dream for the Future 🌟 National Adoption Week has a special place in my heart. Unable to conceive naturally, my hope is to one day adopt and provide a nurturing home for a child in need. This week is a reminder of the impact that adoption can have, not just on children who find permanent, loving families, but also on those who open their hearts and homes. Adoption changes lives, and National Adoption Week is an opportunity to celebrate the positive stories from adoptive families. It's about educating the public on the process and encouraging people to consider adoption as a way to grow their families. Did you know that, in the UK, around 40,000 children are in need of a loving home? (Adoption UK, 2023). This week shines a light on these children and the families who welcome them. I hope to join the ranks of these inspiring families one day. This celebration highlights the importance of understanding and supporting the identity and history of adopted children. It honours the tireless work of social workers and agencies that make these beautiful transformations possible. Let's take this week to educate, share, and inspire one another to make a difference. #NationalAdoptionWeek #FamilyMatters #AdoptionAwareness

Adoption: A Transformative Act of Love 🌍❤️ November 9th marks World Adoption Day, a time to honor the profound love and unity that adoptive families provide to those in need. Adoption creates not just a home but a hopeful future filled with love and security for children and teens lacking biological families. 👶🏽✨ Established by Hank Fortener in 2014, this day emphasizes the significance of embracing every child, regardless of their background. The smiley face on the palm symbolizes the joy of living in a nurturing environment. 👐🏼😊 💔 Sadly, many teens still await adoption, facing the reality of leaving care at 18. Moreover, in some regions, bureaucratic hurdles delay the adoption process. 🤝🏽💖 Let’s celebrate family diversity and acknowledge that adoption is a transformative act of love. Together, we can foster a more empathetic world! 🌈🏡 #WorldAdoptionDay #AdoptionAwareness #Empathy #worldadoptionday #nationaladoptionawarenessmonth #familyiseverything #mystory #adoptionjourney #adoption #LovingHomes #AdoptiveFamilies #TransformLives #PositiveOption #SupportAdoption #ChildrenInNeed #AdoptionInitiatives

This week marks National Adoption Week—something that holds a special place in my heart. 💙 Adoption has been a part of my life’s story for as long as I can remember. My mother and her sibling were both adopted as babies, and thanks to the openness of their adoptive parents, it was never a secret, but rather something embraced and celebrated. This openness shaped my mother’s confidence in discussing adoption with us as children, and it became part of our family identity. Adoption is often an emotional journey, filled with challenges for all involved. It’s a path that requires immense courage, love, and understanding. But it’s also a process that offers a second chance—both for children seeking a loving home and for individuals or couples looking to build their families. As a woman who has decided not to have children, adoption provides me with an opportunity to reconsider motherhood should I choose to in the future. For me, it represents more than just starting a family—it’s about giving children a second chance at experiencing love, growth, and success. To everyone touched by adoption—whether you’re an adoptee, an adoptive parent, or someone supporting the process—you have my deepest respect and support. 💛 #nationaladoptionweek #adoptionawareness #secondchances #familythroughadoption

At the core of Adoption England's new three-year strategy is modernising adoption to better serve children and families. Sarah Johal MBE, Adoption England Strategic Lead, highlights the focus: 'Over the next three years this #AdoptionEngland strategy will prioritise recruiting adopters from diverse communities, matching children with their permanent family in a timely way, ensuring that those whose lives have been impacted by adoption are listened to, maintaining relationships that are important to adopted people, and supporting adopted people and their families when they need it.' 📄 Download our detailed strategy here: https://lnkd.in/eGv88rGG

For National Adoption Month, we’re seeking to spread awareness about adoption and the diverse realities it can bring, as every case is unique. Adoption is a powerful step toward providing a child with a stable, loving home, but it’s essential to recognize that adoption alone doesn’t resolve all the challenges a child may face. Children may continue to need ongoing support and connection to extended relatives and support networks. This month, let’s remember the importance of family bonds, understanding, and community in the journey to support adopted children. #NationalAdoptionMonth #Connection #Family #Adoption #FosterCare #ConnectOurKids

National Adoption Month brings attention to the importance of lifelong, secure, and loving parenting that we all need. We want to raise awareness about the need for adoption and the important nuances that are a part of it. As we re-build, re-connect, and support permanency for young people, this can include adoption with kin including: grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even siblings! And don’t forget, adoption can happen at any age, from 2 to 22 and beyond! Plummer’s permanency practice ensures that adoptions are thoughtful, youth-guided, and transformative. For more expertise on adoption check out: National Adoption Association and Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange - MARE. #NationalAdoptionMonth

Why consider adoption? 🤔 It’s a beautiful way to build families and offer children a safe, loving environment. Adoption Center connects families with children in need and supports them through every step of the process. Discover how adoption can change lives! 🌈 For more information, visit adopt.org. #AdoptionStories #AdoptionAwarenessMonth"

Why consider adoption? 🤔 It’s a beautiful way to build families and offer children a safe, loving environment. Adoption Center connects families with children in need and supports them through every step of the process. Discover how adoption can change lives! 🌈 For more information, visit adopt.org. #AdoptionStories #AdoptionAwarenessMonth"

⬇️ Have we missed anything? Choosing an adoptive family is one of the most important decisions a biological mother will make. We help support that process however we can. 🫂 Here are some of the things we help birth moms look for: 1️⃣ What are my hopes for adoption? Will I want an open, semi-open, or closed adoption? Can the adoptive family honor these requests? 2️⃣ Will my child be raised in a way that aligns with my values? What’s important for the biological mother is also important to the adoptive family. 3️⃣ Are all parties open and honest during the adoption plan process? Adoption is a connection that lasts forever. We look for adoption matches that are based in trust and respect from the very beginning. #socialwork #adoption

November is National Adoption Month, and we are celebrating the families here at Bailey Glasser, and across the world, whose families have been graced by the gift of adoption. This month’s Presidential Proclamation on National Adoption Month begins with the poignant words: "Every child deserves to know the unconditional love of a permanent home. During National Adoption Month, we honor all the wonderful families that grow through adoption, we remind our foster youth and adoptees that we are right by their side, and we rededicate ourselves to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.” The Washington Post did a detailed breakdown of adoption-related data in July 2024 related to domestic and international adoption rates, relationships, and much more. To read that article, visit this gift link: https://ow.ly/YSGI50TZEGl To read President Biden’s full Proclamation on National Adoption Month please visit: https://ow.ly/TBcV50TZEGk. #adoption #nationaladoptionmonth #love