Idaho's Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke read this Proclamation (signed by Governor Brad Little) recognizing National Adoption Month at the State Capitol!  
In a ceremony on Nov. 8 at the Rotunda, the Lieutenant Governor pledged to support legislation to make the adoption journey just a bit easier for birth mothers. He called on all Idahoans to honor and encourage birth mothers. (It was beautiful!) 
I'm thankful to Idaho's Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke for his leadership in adoption!

Text of the Proclamation:

WHEREAS, Idaho’s children are the future of the Gem State; and 

WHEREAS, every Idaho child deserves a home, family and parents who are ready, willing and able to care for them as they grow up; and 

WHEREAS, the health of Idaho women and mothers is of the highest priority; and 

WHEREAS, each year approximately four percent of Idaho teens face an unplanned pregnancy while almost two million couples across this country are ready, willing, able and hoping to adopt a baby; and 

WHEREAS, in the United States, the desire to adopt a child far outweighs the number of infants available for adoption. For every eligible baby, at least 36 couples await the chance to bring a child into their loving home; and 

WHEREAS, National Adoption Month in Idaho honors courageous birth parents who choose life for their babies, even when they are not ready to parent, and then choose adoptive parents, giving their child a better life than they can provide, thus creating new Idaho families; and     

WHEREAS, it is important to support the adoption process and help facilitate a smooth journey for the birth mother on the path to placing her baby with an adoptive family;   

            NOW, THEREFORE, I, BRAD LITTLE, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim November 2023, to be 
NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
 in Idaho, and I encourage Idaho citizens to recognize this special observance. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 1^st day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred forty-eighth, and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred thirty-fourth.   

BRAD LITTLE, GOVERNOR

Many thanks to my friends at The Prickly Pear, who just published my three part article in their "Weekend Read". These longer articles explore the three options for women facing unplanned pregnancy. This publication has over 70,000 readers so it's a key part of getting our message out, and I'm excited to share that with you!

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Why are we doing this?   
Young women are 50% more likely to make an adoption plan when the trusted adult in their life suggests it to them. Otherwise, most girls don't give it a minute's thought, and choose between abortion or single parenting. That's why we need to get this on the radar of more people.

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