Florida DCF Kicks Off Adoption Month

Florida DCF Kicks Off Adoption Month

TALLAHASSEE--The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has
kicked off a month-long campaign to encourage more adults in the state
to consider adopting a child in foster care. In keeping with the 'No
Place Like Home' initiative, Gov. Jeb Bush signed a formal
proclamation declaring November as Adoption Month in Florida making
this an excellent opportunity to draw special attention to waiting
children. "In the wake of Hurricane Wilma, we see ordinary people
coming together to do extraordinary things," said DCF Secretary Lucy
Hadi. "But even on an ordinary day, you can still be remarkable by
adopting a child in foster care. Currently 3,565 children in Florida
are eligible and awaiting adoption. To children without parents, the
most important thing an adoptive parent can do is provide a stable,
safe and loving home that these children can call their own." The
department is also asking media to help share the message with the
public by airing public service announcements entitled, "You don't
have to be a hero to be a hero," and by publishing articles and
editorials raising awareness to adults of the need for adoptive
parents. If being a hero to a foster child is the right fit for you,
you can find more information by logging on to DCF's Web site at
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/adoption/. You can also call
1-800-96-ADOPT. DCF and its community-based partners are hosting a
wide range of events across the state this month to encourage adults
to consider adopting a child out of foster care. On Nov. 19, numerous
multi-family adoptions will take place throughout Florida. Secretary
Hadi will attend one of these events at 10:30 a. m. in Tallahassee at
the Leon County Courthouse. Other events occurring throughout the
state this month include Heart Gallery Exhibits, breakfasts, picnics
and more. Through continuous efforts of our community-based care
partners, Florida has made great strides in reuniting families and in
finding "forever families" for children who cannot return to their
biological families. For the third consecutive year, Florida has led
the nation in finding adoptive parents for its foster children. These
placement efforts have been recognized with an incentive award from
the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. This year that
amounted to $3.5 million. 11-07-05
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But G-d forbid a gay or lesbian adopt on of these children, must of
whom are completely unwanted!