Adoption Matters
November is National Adoption Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care. Parents who adopt children and provide foster care say it's the most fulfilling and important thing they've ever done. As a foster or adoptive parent, you'll have the chance to make a REAL difference -- to do something that will have lasting importance.
This month CTParenting.com is dedicated to providing useful information and real stories about the rewards of adoption. Please consider adopting a Connecticut child. Because "We All Have Love To Give!"
Why does someone adopt or foster a child? This is National Adoption Month, so find out here:
The Bells of Hope are ringing Sunday November 7 at faith-based organizations across Connecticut. Learn more:
Learn the facts & figures about foster care adoption.
The Heart Gallery has been finding loving homes for children in Connecticut for several years. Find out how it works:
Interested in seeing a Heart Gallery? Gallery exhibits in November and December will stir your emotions. Learn where to find one:
Learn more about adoption from the point of view of two children.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering or adopting, now’s the time to find out more. Please visit www.ctfosteradopt.com or call 1-888-KID HERO.
"Kids show you how beautiful life can be." Find out more about the father who said this about how adoption has made his life very rich indeed.
Parents are the best at explaining why they adopt or foster a child. "I adopted because I just love children, it's a joy, I'm telling you," a mother who adopted five children said. "It's just so sweet. They're all lovely." Read more about this family and others like them.
Connecticut provides opportunities to adopt some wonderful children who need a permanent home. Learn some of the basics:
It can be expensive to raise a child. But if you are a licensed foster parent or if you adopt a child from foster care, the State of Connecticut is your partner. Learn how we can help you with adopting a child.
Debunking The Myths: The Facts About Foster Care Adoption.
Read about how some families struggle with the cost of adopting a child from another country. They should know that there is no cost to adopt a child from CT and that the state offers a variety of supports.
Some adoptive families are made possible through the Safe Haven law. Read about one such family.
Today is Connecticut Adoption Day, and the Department of Children and Families and the Probate Courts are working together to finalize adoptions for children and families around the state. Tomorrow is National Adoption Day, and you can learn more about that here:
Check out this article written by the Department of Children and Families director of the Office of Foster and Adoptive Services about his own family's experience with adoption:
Connecticut is fortunate to have many partners when it comes to finding adoptive homes for children. Here is a way to learn about one of them:
An extra reason to be thankful: Family celebrating first Thanksgiving after adoption. Children in CT are still waiting to be adopted.
School children are curious. Learn ways to teach your foster or adopted children how to respond to questions from other school children.
Ready to become an Adoptive Parent? If so, request more information to help you get started.
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