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NATIONAL
ADOPTION DAY
What is National Adoption Day?
On National Adoption Day 2009 – Friday, November 20 in Massachusetts – courts in all 50 states will open their doors to legalize the adoptions of thousands of children from foster care and to celebrate and honor all families that adopt. In Massachusetts, hundreds of children, parents, judges, lawyers, adoption professionals and child advocates will celebrate National Adoption Day.
Where?
In Massachusetts, judges will open their courts on Friday, November 20, 2009 to legalize the adoptions of more than 200 children currently in foster care. The participating courthouses are:
- Cambridge, Middlesex County Juvenile Court - Press Conference, 9:00 AM
- Boston, Edward W. Brooke Courthouse
- Brockton, George N. Covett Courthouse
- Hadley, Franklin/Hampshire Juvenile Court
- Pittsfield, Berkshire Juvenile Court
- Salem, Essex County Juvenile Court
- Springfield, Hampden County Juvenile Court
- Worcester, Worcester Trial Court
Why is Adoption Important?
There are currently more than 10,000 children in foster care in Massachusetts. Of those, 2500 have the goal of adoption, and 600 of those still need a family. On National Adoption Day alone, nearly 200 Massachusetts children will reach that goal.
National Adoption Day Press Kit
Adoption Fact Sheet
National Adoption Day Overview FAQs
Family Media Release Form
More Information?
To learn more about National Adoption Day and adoption from foster care in general, contact MARE at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or 1-800-882-1176 or by email. Information on the nationwide celebration is available at www.nationaladoptionday.org.
The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Juvenile Court Department of the Massachusetts Trial Court, the Probate and Family Court Department of the Massachusetts Trial Court, local adoption agencies and the courts have organized this special day to celebrate the joys of adoption and encourage more families and individuals to give children permanent families through adoption.
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