It's National Adoption Month!
November is National Adoption Month! There are children and teens out there that are in need of good homes. According to the Adoption Network , 135,000 children are adopted in the U.S. each year and 428,000 are in foster care. Our family law attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to raise awareness about adoption in Missouri in honor of National Adoption Month. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch are here to give statistics regarding adoption you should know, information regarding adoption law in Missouri, and information on how we can help you if you are looking to adopt a child or teen. Statistics Regarding Adoption You Should Know Source: Adoption Network Among the 135,000 children who are adopted each year and the 428,000 in foster care: Males outnumber females Over half are over 6 years old More than 60% of children who are in foster care spend 2-5 years and some never get adopted African America children are disproportionately represented In 2015, ove...