November is National Adoption Month. More than 3,600 children are available for adoption from foster care across Ohio, waiting for a permanent, loving family.
County children services agencies are working with courts to finalize adoptions this month and celebrate the forever families who will be legally created. Resources are available to assist agency staff, recruiters, prospective and current families, and advocates:
- Gov. Mike DeWine: Proclamation | Video
- Ohio Department of Children and Youth: A Call to Business Leaders | Adoption Stories from Caseworkers
- Ohio Kinship and Adoption Navigator
- Ohio Adoption Grant Program
- Ohio Adoption Data Dashboard
- It Takes 100% Heart to Foster and Adopt in Ohio
- Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
- Child Welfare Information Gateway: Resource Library | Campaign Overview | Outreach Toolkit