Home » News » 3 Ways You Can Be a Part of World Adoption Day 3 Ways You Can Be a Part of World Adoption Day Each year, members of the adoption triad and anyone else who supports adoption can celebrate with a special day all their own — World Adoption Day. This year, World Adoption Day is today, November 9. As many know, the U.S. Children’s Bureau names November as National Adoption Awareness Month, and World Adoption Day is just another way that people around the world can support and celebrate the incredible lifelong journey that adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptees go through every day. There are a couple of simple ways that you can get involved in World Adoption Day: 1. Draw a smiley face on your hands and post a selfie with the hashtag #WorldAdoptionDay. If you’re comfortable doing so, share your adoption story on your social media to raise awareness of the beauty of adoption from all sides of the journey. WOW! Such an honor to see #WorldAdoptionDay across the world. Thank you to everyone with a sharpie and a smile. Keep it going!! A post shared by World Adoption Day | Nov. 9th (@worldadoptionday) on Nov 15, 2016 at 2:16pm PST 2. Become an ambassador or join the 391 World Adoption Day ambassadors in organizing events and parties to raise awareness about adoption. You can also become an ambassador just by sharing information about World Adoption Day on your social media. 3. Donate to adoption causes (like supporting your local foster care system) or to families who need financial help with their adoption. There are several more ways you can spread awareness about World Adoption Day and adoption in general. It’s not important how you do it; it’s just important that you do it. To learn more about this adoption campaign, you can subscribe to the World Adoption Day newsletter and find events near you. 3 Ways You Can Be a Part of World Adoption Day Five Reasons to Take Advantage of Adoption Counseling ServicesWherever you are in your adoption journey, if you are experiencing emotional difficulties, know that you don’t have to go it alone. You are entitled to adoption counseling services, which can be beneficial in a number of ways. Here are just a few benefits of working with an adoption counselor.Learn More Five Ways to Support a Pregnant Friend Considering AdoptionIt can be overwhelming to receive such big news from someone close to you, and you may not know how to react or how...Learn MoreDo Orphanages Still Exist?When many people think of adoption, they think of traditional orphanages — or the negative stereotype of traditional orphanages, involving underfed and mistreated orphans...Learn MoreFive Signs You Are Ready to Start the Adoption ProcessAdoption can be an exciting and rewarding experience — but it’s also a big commitment that requires plenty of time, energy and patience. How...Learn MoreSix Ways to Educate Others About AdoptionIf you have experienced the joy of adoption firsthand, you can help spread adoption awareness. Simply sharing your story with others can help them...Learn MoreCoping with an Adoption DisruptionYour dreams of parenthood are finally within reach — until you get the devastating news that your baby’s prospective birth mother has changed her...Learn MoreFour Ways to Handle the Holidays After PlacementThe holidays are a time of good cheer and celebration — family and friends come together in the spirit of the season to make...Learn MoreFour New Year’s Resolutions for Adoptive ParentsAs you begin the new year, consider setting adoption goals and making adoption an even bigger priority in your life.Learn More Get Free Info