Registration encouraged ahead of Nov. 15 event
Every child deserves to know what it feels like to belong. In Wake County, 45 kids are still waiting for that chance, many of them teens who’ve spent years hoping for a permanent family. They understand what it means to be chosen, and what it feels like to be overlooked.
“The impact of adoption isn’t measured in a single day. It’s in the everyday moments that follow, the late-night talks, the graduations, the family dinners,” said Safiyah Jackson with the Wake County Board of Commissioners. “Children and teens need families who will walk through life with them, not just until they turn 18 but for every milestone that comes after.”
To help more families take that life-changing step, Wake County is hosting an Adoption Information Fair on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wake County Commons Building. The event is free and open to anyone interested in adopting through Wake County Foster Care. Unlike private adoption, there is no cost to adopt through the County.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by Nov. 12 here.
At the Adoption Information Fair, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the adoption process from start to finish, ask questions about eligibility and requirements, and hear firsthand from families who have adopted through Wake County. Participants can meet with adoption experts, partner agencies and community resources who provide guidance and support at every stage of creating a permanent family. Because of the sensitive topics being discussed, this event is for adults only.
To learn more visit wake.gov/adoption.
