February 8, 2010

 
How to Help
Whether you are helping to raise awareness of National Adoption Day, hoping to get involved with your community's celebration, or interested in foster care adoption, here are some tips for how you can support the 10-year anniversary of National Adoption Day and foster care adoption. Check out the appropriate toolkit for more information.

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Businesses >
There are many opportunities for businesses to support National Adoption Day. Here you can find tips for how to become involved in your local celebration, as well as fliers and posters you can use year round to raise awareness of foster care adoption within your organization and in the community.

Everyone >
Everyone can support foster care adoption and National Adoption Day. Find out about the different ways you can make a difference.

Faith Communities >
Faith communities can help celebrate National Adoption Day by planning an event or getting involved in a local celebration. Your faith community can also support foster care adoption year round by volunteering, fostering a child or mentoring.

Government Leaders >
Government leaders are in a position to make a difference for the 129,000 children waiting in foster care to be adopted by supporting National Adoption Day. Find out how.

Fact Sheets >

These fact sheets provide information about adoption and the history of National Adoption Day. The materials can be used for your personal reference and also can be distributed to volunteers, the media and others interested in adoption.

Logos & Branding Tools >
We encourage you to use a National Adoption Day logo, banner or button on your Web site or outreach materials to demonstrate your support for National Adoption Day and to help raise awareness of the thousands of children in foster care waiting for adoption.





 
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