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White House to Host National Adoption Month Event

Summary: 
Michael Wear, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, announces a White House event that will be held in recognition of the National Adoption Month.

Today, The White House will be hosting an event to observe and celebrate National Adoption Month. This event will feature senior Administration officials, members of the President’s Cabinet, adoption and child welfare experts and advocates, and religious leaders.

We will feature information provided at this event on our blog throughout the week—including expert advice on how YOU can support adoption in your community.

 Additionally, a portion of today’s event will be available for livestreaming at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live beginning at 11:30 AM.

 We are proud to join so many organizations and families across the country to celebrate adoption.

 Michael Wear serves as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.