National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day is a collective, grassroots effort to raise awareness of the more than 108,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. A coalition of national partners — the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Alliance for Children’s Rights and Children’s Action Network — launched National Adoption Day in 1999.

During this annual event, courts and organizations in more than 400 communities across the country have opened their doors on or around the Saturday before Thanksgiving to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care.

National Adoption Day has recognized more than 80,000 children moving from foster care to a permanent family.

Join us as we celebrate families who have adopted this year. We will also acknowledge our justice partners who help make the adoption process possible. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Registration is free. There is free parking on both sides of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.