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November Is National Adoption Month
The Children’s Bureau's National Adoption Month campaign seeks to increase national awareness of adoption issues, bring attention to the need for adoptive families for teens in the foster care system, and emphasize the value of youth engagement. Learn more about National Adoption Month.
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View resources that demonstrate how child welfare professionals can incorporate youth voice in adoption efforts, build relationships with teens, and empower them to make decisions that impact their lives.
View All ResourcesPermanency Planning With Youth

Provides tips and resources about how professionals can effectively engage teens in permanency planning.
Relationship-Building Tools

Shares resources from grantees about building relationships with teens and preparing them for adoption.
Engagement Resources

Features resources you can share with youth as you talk with them about adoption and planning for the future.