Adoption Recruitment

“I have seen a big transition where she talks a lot more about her future. She talks about kids, and a family, going to college, and different careers she has interests in with a sense of confidence that it is going to happen.”
 

“Whatever the situation that puts you in the position of kinship and adoption is, it is usually not a great one for the kids. To be able to give them an easier, more comfortable route to help them grow and to help them heal moving forward is nice to be able to watch.”

“It was important for us to realize that Tatiana had a story before us. We didn’t want to erase that, so it was really important for us to open up our family to her biological family and for us to become one big family."

“We adopted our first daughter 19 years ago. I couldn’t imagine life without these kids we’ve adopted. There is so much support out there. You just have to reach out for that support. We couldn’t do it alone.”. 

“People are not seeing that there aren’t enough foster and adoptive families. We want to help people who have the heart for it and just don’t know how to do it and don’t know that it is not expensive.” 

Sample Adoption Month Proclamation

Submit a letter to the editor to raise awareness about the need for adoptive parents.

Key messages to use while communicating with the public about adoption and the need for more adoptive parents.

Share a newsletter article or blog to raise awareness about the need for adoptive parents.

Promote adoption on your Facebook page

Promote adoption on your Facebook page

Promote adoption on your Facebook page

Promote adoption on your Facebook page

Promote adoption on your Facebook page

"Adoption isn’t always easy and parents aren’t perfect, but you can still provide the consistency and family that every child needs."

"Adoption has changed everything for our family. Our kids have a place to grow, feel comfortable and be loved. We love giving that to them."

"We knew we wanted to adopt, and we knew there were kids in our community who needed a family. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s worth it."

"Kids flourish when they have stability, and that’s what adoption creates. It’s a permanent home where you can grow emotionally, physically and spiritually."

"All of our kids are different. Learning how to balance everyone’s needs and personalities is the fun part – but also the challenge – of adoption."

Text reads: Last year, 909 Colorado children and teens in foster care were adopted, but there are still 290 young people who are waiting for a family. You can help. Learn more at CO4Kids.org.

Meme text reads: Today in Colorado, 290 children and teens in foster care are waiting for a family. You can help. Learn more at CO4Kids.org

11 x 17. Foster recruitment focus. Use these posters to inform public perception, and to tell others how we all have a role to support Colorado kids.

Quote: "It’s not about us; it’s about the children. Whether we foster or we adopt, we are going to make a difference for a child.”

11 x 17. Adoption recruitment focus. Use these posters to inform public perception, and to tell others how we all have a role to support Colorado kids.

Quote: "People always tell us, You guys are such a blessing to the kids. Quite honestly, they’re a blessing to us!"

11 x 17. Foster and Adoptive focus. Use these posters to recruit, inform public perception, and to tell others how we all have a role to support Colorado kids.

“Adoption is the best roller coaster ride there is. It’s wonderful, difficult, happy and sad, but it’s so worth it.”

“Every kid wants, and deserves, unconditional love and acceptance. That’s what we’re giving our child.”

“Our kids give us more than we can ever give them. It’s absolutely wonderful.”

“Kids don’t need you to be a perfect parent. They need you to be genuine, loving and understanding.”

“Adoption is not about what you have. Adoption is about what you can give.”

Promote adoption on your Facebook page.

Promote adoption on your Facebook page.

Facebook cover image to promote adoption.

Facebook cover image to promote adoption.

Adoptive focused bookmark. Use these promotional bookmarks as giveaways; leave them behind to raise awareness about the need for adoptive parents. Order standard bookmarks or request a co-branded design that includes your contact information. 

Quote: "People always tell us, “You guys aresuch a wonderfulblessing to the kids.”Quite honestly,they’re a blessingto us!"

Adoption focused Bookmark Option 2, in Spanish. 

Quote: "La gente siempre nos dice: “ustedes son una bendición para los niños”. Honestamente, ¡ellos son una bendición para nosotros!"

Adoptive focus, Option 10, Spanish. 

11 x 17. Adoptive focus. Use these posters to inform public perception, and to tell others how we all have a role to support Colorado kids.

Facebook cover image to promote adoption.

Facebook cover image to promote adoption.

Facebook cover image to promote adoption.