Each November, we come together to celebrate National Adoption Month. A time dedicated to raising awareness about adoption and honoring the love, courage, and connection that create forever families. Within this meaningful month is a very special day — World Adoption Day. People around the world celebrate it on November 9, coming together to recognize the beauty and impact of adoption.

Ultimately, both observances remind us of a shared truth: family is built through love, and every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and wanted.

🌍 World Adoption Day: A Global Celebration of Family

World Adoption Day unites people everywhere to celebrate the many lives connected through adoption. Each year on November 9, people across the world draw a simple smiley face on their hand and share it on social media. That small symbol carries a powerful message: adoption brings joy, connection, and belonging.

This day encourages open, honest conversations about adoption and honors the strength, compassion, and love at the heart of every adoption story. It is a day to recognize the courage of birth parents, the dedication of adoptive families, and the resilience of adoptees whose stories inspire hope in us all.

💙 National Adoption Month: Awareness, Education, and Hope

Throughout National Adoption Month, we take time to educate, advocate, and celebrate. Across the country, communities highlight adoption and work to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and loving home.

In addition, it is a time to raise awareness about the ongoing needs in the adoption community. Many children are waiting in foster care, while expectant mothers continue to seek support as they consider adoption. National Adoption Month reminds us that, together, we can make a difference for children and families.

At Heart of Adoptions, we believe in supporting every part of the adoption triad with empathy, respect, and lifelong care. Overall, adoption is not a single moment, but a lifelong journey that continues to grow in love and connection.

💫 How You Can Get Involved

• Share your adoption story on social media using the hashtags #WorldAdoptionDay and #NationalAdoptionMonth.
• Draw a smiley face on your hand and post a photo to help spread awareness.
• Reach out to your local agency or foster care organization to learn about volunteer or donation opportunities.
• Take time to honor your family’s adoption journey and the people who helped make it possible.

This November, we celebrate adoption in all its forms — the families it creates, the courage it inspires, and the love that keeps it growing. Together, we can continue raising awareness and reminding the world that every child deserves the love of family. 💙