National Adoption Day Timeline

​2018

​Thousands adopted

​Nearly 70,000 children in the foster system have celebrated their forever families on this day since its inception.

​2014

​400 cities strong

Over 400 cities across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia participate in events to celebrate families that adopt.

​2000

​First National Adoption Day

A coalition of sponsors partner with state foster care agencies, courts, and law firms to establish this official day with events across the country.

1970s

Adoption reform

New measures help adoptees search for their birth parents if they desire to do so. More states begin to consider changing laws to give those separated by adoption access to information about themselves and each other.