Learn more about the adoption process and journey at this free event

Have you ever wondered what it takes to adopt from foster care in Wake County? If the idea of providing a child with a loving home has ever crossed your mind, the Adoption Information Fair this weekend at the Wake County Commons Building from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. offers the perfect opportunity to explore that possibility. Wake County invites prospective parents to learn more about adoption from foster care in a supportive environment.

"For too many children, foster care has meant uncertainty, but adoption brings the peace of knowing they are home for good," said Tara Waters of the Wake County Board of Commissioners. "Adoption ensures these children can stop worrying about where they’ll live next and start building a solid future with a family who loves them."

The event begins with a presentation covering the adoption process and after the presentation attendees will have the chance to:

• Speak with adoptive parents who have been through the process
• Learn about the adoption and foster care journey
• Connect with partner agencies and community resources
   

With 88 children currently awaiting adoption in Wake County, the need for adoptive families has never been greater. Every child deserves to feel safe, secure and loved in a permanent home. Whether you’re ready to begin the process or simply curious, this event provides a welcoming space to ask questions and explore options.

Adoption: Creating forever families
Adoption is a lifelong commitment to nurture and support a child. Some children enter foster care after being removed from unsafe environments, and adoption provides the opportunity for healing and stability.

Many children waiting for adoption are:

• Between the ages of 13 to 17
• Siblings who need to stay together
• Children with special needs
• African American children, who are often overrepresented in the foster care system
   

Adoptive families come from all walks of life. They can be single or married, renters or homeowners, younger or older. The most important quality is the ability to offer a safe, loving home.

Ongoing support for families
Wake County provides post-adoption services to help families thrive, including guidance, referrals and connections to regional resources. Open adoptions, which allow some form of contact with birth families, are often encouraged to maintain important relationships and provide continuity for children.

Registration is required to attend the Adoption Information Fair.