NASW News


November is Adoption Month


More than 100,000 children and youth in the U.S. foster care system are awaiting permanent families. National Adoption Month is a time to raise awareness about the adoption of these children.

The Children’s Bureau, in partnership with AdoptUSKids and Child Welfare Information Gateway, sponsors the initiative each November as a way to focus public attention on the urgent need for adoptive families. More information: childwelfare.gov/adoption/nam

In recognition of the month, NASW offers the following resources:

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