Designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Summary
This Senate Resolution designates November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month. The goal is to promote awareness of adoption, celebrate adoptive families, and encourage efforts to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children, especially those in foster care. The resolution highlights the significant number of children in foster care and the importance of finding them permanent, loving homes.
Expected Effects
The resolution will likely raise public awareness about adoption and the needs of children in foster care. It may also encourage more people to consider adoption, potentially leading to more children finding permanent homes. While symbolic, it reinforces the importance of adoption at a national level.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of adoption and the needs of children in foster care.
- Potential increase in the number of adoptions.
- Celebration of existing adoptive families and their contributions.
- Reinforcement of the importance of providing safe and loving homes for children.
- Support for the work of the Children's Bureau and other organizations involved in adoption.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution is largely symbolic and may not directly address the systemic challenges in the foster care system.
- It does not allocate additional funding or resources to support adoption services.
- The resolution does not address potential negative aspects of adoption, such as the emotional challenges for children and families.
- It might not reach all segments of the population equally, potentially limiting its impact.
- The resolution does not address the root causes of children entering the foster care system.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, which allows Congress to enact legislation that promotes the well-being of the population. While the Constitution does not explicitly mention adoption, promoting the welfare of children falls within the scope of governmental responsibility. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).