President Declares November National Adoption Month 2025
Published Date: 11/20/2025
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Summary
November is National Adoption Month, celebrating families who open their hearts and homes to kids in need. The President highlights new laws and tax credits that make adoption easier and supports foster kids with fresh programs to help them thrive. This year’s focus is on giving every child a safe, loving home and tools for a bright future.
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Adoption Tax Credit Made More Accessible
You who adopt may get easier access to the adoption tax credit because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also expanded the child tax credit. The proclamation says these changes help remove financial barriers to adopting and allow families to save more of their income to care for their children.
Family First Law Strengthens Foster Care
The Family First Prevention Services Act, signed during the President's first term, uses proven intervention methods to keep families intact and prevent unnecessary separation. That law is described as strengthening America's foster care and adoption systems.
Executive Order Supports Foster Youth Transition
On November 17, 2025, the President signed an Executive Order called Fostering the Future for American Children and Families to harness Federal support, technology, and partnerships. The order is intended to provide young Americans in, or transitioning out of, the foster-care system with tools they need to become successful adults.
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