[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 186 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH

  (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, as cochair of the Congressional Caucus 
on Foster Youth, I rise to recognize November as National Adoption 
Month.
  All children deserve the love and security of a forever family. 
Unfortunately, this is not a reality for too many children across the 
country.
  More than 123,000 children are waiting right now to be adopted from 
foster care in the United States. Those who reach adulthood and exit 
care without a family are far more likely to experience bouts of 
homelessness and unemployment, among other negative outcomes.
  Madam Speaker, who among us would have succeeded without the love and 
support of our families to be there for us, whether it was the family 
we were born into or the family we make.
  Madam Speaker, we must ensure that every child has the family they 
need to thrive. Adoption provides this pathway.
  On November 17, 19 Rhode Island families celebrated National Adoption 
Day by finalizing the adoptions of 23 children.
  I would like to honor these families and others who open their hearts 
to children in need. There is no greater gift than the gift of a 
forever home.

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