National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day is celebrated on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of adoption and celebrating families who have grown through adoption. National Adoption Day was first celebrated in 2000 and has since become a nationwide observance. The day is meant to recognize and honor the thousands of families who have opened their hearts and homes to children in need of permanent homes. It also raises awareness of the thousands of children who are still waiting for their forever families. National Adoption Day is celebrated through a variety of events, including adoption finalization ceremonies, community gatherings, and fundraising events for adoption-related organizations. These events are meant to bring attention to the need for more adoptive families and to recognize the families who have already made the decision to adopt. On National Adoption Day, people are encouraged to share their stories of adoption, raise awareness of the need for adoption, and show support for families who have grown through adoption. It's a day to celebrate the love and commitment that families have for each other, regardless of biological ties.