DOVER, Delaware – Delaware recently held an event recognizing National Adoption Month, honoring families and professionals who support children through adoption, according to information released by the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.
The event, organized by the Division of Family Services (DFS) and the Interagency Committee on Adoption (IACOA), included adoption ceremonies and highlighted families who welcomed children into permanent homes this year.
Delaware Family Court judges finalized adoptions for two families during the gathering. Officials said the celebration highlights the commitment of adoptive families and the efforts of child welfare professionals to provide safe, permanent homes for children. Trenee Parker, DFS Director, also presented a proclamation on behalf of Governor Meyer declaring November 2025 as National Adoption Month and noted that the state provides post-adoption resources to support families.
Families and prospective adoptive parents can access resources at kids.delaware.gov/family-services/adoption/, call 302-633-2658, or email adoption.dscyf@delaware.gov. Information about children seeking adoptive families is available at https://kids.delaware.gov/family-services/heartgallery/.
