[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 179 (Tuesday, November 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    SUPPORTING NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of National Adoption Day 
this coming Saturday.
  National Adoption Day began in 2000 when seven cities opened 
courtrooms on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to alleviate the backlog 
of pending adoptions. Since then, more than 65,000 children have had 
their adoption finalized during a National Adoption Day celebration.
  The number of North Carolina children in foster care has been 
increasing, with last year totaling nearly 11,000. There are more than 
425,000 children in foster care nationwide, with over 110,000 awaiting 
adoption by permanent families.
  National Adoption Day aims to raise awareness of these children and 
educate the estimated 47 million Americans who have considered adopting 
a child in foster care.
  May this year's effort be another success by connecting children 
awaiting adoption with parents who can provide the love and stable 
environment they need to realize their potential.

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