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Proc 8445ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8445

National Adoption Month, 2009

President Obama proclaimed November 2009 as National Adoption Month, calling on Americans to support adoptive families and participate in efforts to find permanent homes for children in foster care. The proclamation honors adoptive families and expresses commitment to reducing the number of children awaiting adoption, including support for equality in adoption laws.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 57227

Impact dates

  1. National Adoption Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2009 as National Adoption Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe month by supporting adoptive families and participating in efforts to find permanent homes for waiting children

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect for November 2009

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8445: National Adoption Month, 2009 · Executive Orders