House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to designate November 2025 as Adoption Month in Michigan. The resolution highlights the significance of adoption in the United States, noting that tens of thousands of children are adopted each year through various means, including private domestic adoption, adoption from foster care, and intercountry adoption. In Michigan alone, approximately 2,745 children were adopted in 2023, with a majority coming from foster care. The resolution acknowledges the unique challenges faced by adoptees and adoptive parents, including emotional and mental health issues, as well as the financial burdens associated with private and intercountry adoptions.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting adoptive families, who play a crucial role in providing loving homes for vulnerable children. It also mentions the assistance provided by the State of Michigan's Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Office, which offers financial support to adoptive parents. By declaring November 2025 as Adoption Month, the resolution aims to honor the sacrifices made by adoptive parents and the joy that adopted children bring to their families, while also raising awareness about the adoption process and the needs of adoptees.