DE SCR113

Designates November 2025 as "National Adoption Month" in Delaware to raise awareness about the need for adoptive families and promote adoption from foster care

More than 368,000 children are living in the U.S. foster care system, with an average wait time of nearly three years to be adopted

Over 500 children in Delaware currently need a foster home, and approximately 34 children on any given day are waiting for an adoptive family

Recognizes the efforts of foster parents, adoptive parents, social workers, child welfare professionals, and organizations dedicated to children's well-being

Celebrates the positive outcomes for adopted children, including improved health, greater participation in extracurricular activities, and stronger peer relationships