Commissioners Proclaim November 2024 as National Adoption Awareness Month in Lake County
PAINESVILLE, Ohio, November 7, 2024– National Adoption Month is recognized annually in November throughout the nation as a time to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care.
During the November 7, 2024 meeting, the Lake County Commissioners passed a resolution declaring November 2024 as National Adoption Awareness Month in Lake County.
“We urge all citizens in Lake County to recognize the amazing contribution of adoptive families to their communities. Your love saves lives,” said Commission President John T. Plecnik.
“Thank you to the many wonderful adoptive parents in Lake County who are providing children in our community with a safe, loving and forever family. We celebrate our adoptive parents each day at Job and Family Services and welcome the opportunity to highlight them during November Adoption Month. We also express our gratitude to the many important individuals who provide support to our adoptive families and adoptive children. If anyone is interested in learning more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, I encourage them to call the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services. We need more foster and adoptive parents in Lake County.” said Job and Family Services Director Suzanne Casar. Please click here to read the entire press release.
