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HRES 855119th CongressIn Committee
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Introduced: Nov 4, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-Alabama)
Standard Summary
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Resolution expressing support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month to raise awareness about adoption, celebrate adoptive families, and encourage permanent placements for children in foster care.
Key Points
- 1Supports goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month
- 2Highlights 328,947 children in U.S. foster care with 49,994 waiting for adoption
- 3Notes 85,000+ children adopted through National Adoption Day since 2000
- 4Encourages public consideration of adoption during November
- 5Recognizes ongoing challenges with children aging out of foster care
- 6Promotes awareness of adoption process and eligible children
Impact Areas
Child welfare and foster care systemAdoption advocacy and support servicesFamily formation and permanency planningPublic awareness campaignsSocial services and child protectionFederal support for adoption programs
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