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| http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-recognizes-national-adoption-month | Langevin Recognizes National Adoption Month | 2013-11-14 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | RI | Jim Langevin | L000559 | langevin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is partnering with the “Adoptive Family Portrait Project” to raise awareness about the needs of children living without permanent families and the importance of foster care adoption. There are an estimated 400,000 children in foster care in the United States, and more than 100,000 of those are waiting to be adopted. Today, Langevin presents Adoption RI with the Drenda Lakin Memorial Award for Continuing Services to Adoptive Families at a reception for the “Adoptive Family Portrait Project.” “I was fortunate to grow up in a family with many foster brothers and sisters over the years. My parents taught me the importance of helping others in need, and their dedication to children living in the foster care system has stayed with me and continues to shape my work in Congress,” Langevin said. “I have long advocated for better support systems for foster youth and the families who care for them, and I hope that individuals and communities across the country will honor National Adoption Month this November by helping to raise awareness of foster care adoption.” In addition to his work with the Adoptive Family Portrait Project, Langevin signed on as an original cosponsor of a House resolution to support the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Earlier this month, he also introduced H.R. 3423, the Protecting Adopted Children Act, which provides pre- and post-adoptive counseling and support services to ease the transition for children and families. Through “Voice for Adoption,” a national advocacy organization, Langevin was paired with the Rabieau family from Harrisville for the “Adoptive Family Portrait Project” in an effort to raise awareness and support during National Adoption Month. Lisa Rabieau is the proud single mother of four adopted children, all from state care. “Every one of my kids meets the definition of special needs, but I just see them as special,” Lisa said. “Through tears and smiles, heartache and love, the word adoption defines us as much as the word family.” The Rabieau family’s picture and inspirational story will be displayed outside the Congressman’s Washington office throughout the month of November in honor of National Adoption Month. “Each year, nearly 26,000 children age out of child welfare. We need more caring and generous people like Lisa to reach out and help these children find their forever families,” Langevin continued. “I am so proud to have Lisa, Tiffany, Patricia, Justin and Russell in my district. They are a reminder of what family is all about: unconditional love and support.” This year, Saturday, November 23rd marks the 14th anniversary of National Adoption Day. The goals of “National Adoption Day” include: Finalizing adoptions from foster care in all 50 states Celebrating and honoring families who adopt Raising awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care waiting for permanent, loving homes Encouraging others to adopt children from foster care Building collaboration among local adoption agencies, courts and advocacy organizations To learn more about Voice for Adoption, visit www.voice-for-adoption.org and National Adoption Day. To find out more about adoption in Rhode Island call Adoption Rhode Island at 401-865-6000 or visit www.adoptionri.org. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |