Missouri Governor Mike Parson proclaims November as Adoption Awareness Month
There are numerous criteria you must meet to become an adoptive parent
Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently signed a proclamation designating November 2021 as Adoption Awareness Month in Missouri.
This action was done in an effort to encourage all Missourians to be wary of the need for adoptive families and support adoptive parents in the community.
A news release from Missouri Governor Mike Parson says, “Nearly 1,600 children and youth are currently waiting and hoping to find forever homes with loving families. The Missouri Adoption Heart Gallery features profiles of some of these amazing children and youth and one Missouri family has shared their own personal adoption story.”
There are several criteria you must meet to become an adoptive parent, including being at least 21 years of age, completing a child abuse/neglect check and criminal record check, are in good health, both mentally and physically, having a stable income, are willing to participate in certain training, and willing to voice perspectives and concerns as part of a professional team.
Missourians interested in adoption should visit the DSS website, contact their local Children’s Division office, or email Moheartgalleery@raisethefuture.org.