“Every child deserves a loving, forever family. Each November, Alberta’s government is proud to recognize the many Alberta families making a life-changing difference for children and youth by choosing to adopt.

“National Adoption Awareness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the many children and youth still looking for their forever home. The power to make a profound, life-changing difference begins with you. By offering children and youth unwavering love, care and support, you help lay a foundation for a brighter future.

“I am so grateful for all the adoptive parents who provide unconditional love and nurturing homes to young people in need. The impact of your actions doesn’t go unnoticed.

“Alberta remains a leader in adoption, making building forever families an easier, more affordable journey. Supports available to adoptive parents include an increased tax credit and a $6,000 subsidy to reduce adoption costs through a licensed agency by as much as 50 per cent.

“As an adoptive parent myself, being able to provide a loving home to a child in need continues to be one of the most enriching, meaningful things my family and I have done.

“It's never too late to consider opening your heart and your home to a child or youth in need. Information sessions are available in-person and online, and you can view profiles of children waiting for forever homes. I encourage Albertans, this month and every day, to consider adoption and to celebrate adoptive families. The Alberta Legislature Building will be white on Nov. 10 and the Edmonton High Level Bridge will be white on Nov. 13 to recognize Adoption Awareness Month.

“If you are interested in learning more about adoption or private guardianship in Alberta, please visit alberta.ca/adoption.”

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