What is Foster Care Awareness Month?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Mar 19, 2026
May is National Foster Care Month. National Foster Care Month is a time to acknowledge the 463,000 American children and youth in foster care and the family members, foster parents, volunteers, mentors, child welfare professionals, and policymakers who help them find permanent homes and connections.
How do we celebrate National Foster month?
10 tips for celebrating National Foster Care Month from a…
- Focus on your social media campaign.
- Hold a virtual celebration.
- Match volunteers with foster families to help support them throughout the month.
- Ask foster parents how they want to be supported and empowered as you celebrate them.
What day is National Foster Care Day?
first Tuesday in May
Dedicated to all the children in the U.S. foster care system, National Foster Care Day on the first Tuesday in May encourages everyone to wear blue and raise their voices to show their support for foster youth everywhere.
How do you bring awareness to foster care?
Go to the store once a month and buy an outfit or something fun and donate it to your local foster agency. Raise awareness about the needs of foster families so communities can step up and help foster families who are doing the work do it a little easier.
What is National Adoption Month?
November
Answer. November is National Adoption month, a month set aside to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care. The history of National Adoption Month dates back to 1976 when Massachusetts Governor Mike Dukakis announced the first Adoption Week.
What month is National Adoption Month?
November Is National Adoption Month.
What month awareness is April?
April is National Pet Month in the United Kingdom, although the U.S. waits until May to honor its non-human family members. International Amateur Radio Month is observed globally in April. International Pillow Fight Day is observed on April 6 in 2020. World Autism Awareness Day falls on April 2 in 2020.
What’s special about April?
Fun Facts about April
- It is the second month of spring.
- In the Southern Hemisphere, April is the same as October in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The diamond of April symbolizes innoncence.
- The Boston Marathon is held during April.
- In Ancient Rome the month of April was sacred to the goddess Venus.
What month is National adoption Month?
Can you request gender when adopting?
You can adopt from foster care. Foster agencies almost always let you specify gender — though some will do it only if you are fostering/adopting an older child. You can adopt internationally, choosing an agency and country that will allow you to specify gender.
What month is April known for?
April is International Guitar Month, recognized in several countries. Ontario, Canada recognizes April as Sikh Heritage Month. April is National Pet Month in the United Kingdom, although the U.S. waits until May to honor its non-human family members. International Amateur Radio Month is observed globally in April.
