Today is National Adoption Day!!!

Today, November 20th, is National Adoption Day, a day to celebrate the finalization of thousands of adoptions across the United States. It is a day to celebrate families of all different shapes, sorts and sizes and commemorate a day that will be remembered for a long time to come. The Mecklenburg Guardian ad Litem Advocacy Foundation was lucky enough to play a part in this day, attending the ceremonies at the court house and mingling with kids and families. Arts and crafts, donuts and cake make a great day and a great way to celebrate National Adoption Day!

Although this is a joyous occasion, today is also a day to remember the thousands of children who are still in the foster care system, waiting to be adopted into a family. It is a day to bring awareness to the plight of these children who dream of being reunited with their biological families, or brought into and accepted into a new one. As we celebrate this day, and look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday, please also remember these children that are still waiting on their families. Be thankful for what you have, your friends, family, job, home or whatever brings you joy. But remember that somewhere out there is a person, a child no less, who is wishing for the same thing.