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Proc 9354ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9354

National Adoption Month, 2015

This proclamation designates November 2015 as National Adoption Month, recognizing adoptive families and encouraging Americans to support adoption. It highlights statistics on foster care, references prior policy actions including adoption tax credits and federal leave policies, and celebrates the Supreme Court's marriage equality ruling as expanding adoption opportunities for LGBT couples.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 67615

Impact dates

  1. National Adoption Day

  2. National Adoption Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2015 as National Adoption Month
  • Encourage Americans to observe month by supporting adoption

Timeline

Immediate

  • November 2015 designated as National Adoption Month

Near term (90d)

  • National Adoption Day observance on November 21, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • References to prior policies (Adoption Tax Credit, leave policies, marriage equality) are retrospective claims of accomplishment, not new directives
  • No binding mandates or resource allocations in this proclamation
Proclamation 9354: National Adoption Month, 2015 · Executive Orders