In the last two years, the number of children awaiting adoption in Colorado has dropped from 800 to 365 thanks in large part to a unique initiative called Wait No More. Spearheaded by Focus on the Family, in partnership with state and local government authorities, the events do more than just raise awareness about the needs of foster kids  they invite action.

"Prospective parents can hear about the challenges and rewards of adoption and then  if they choose  begin the long adoption process at 'Wait No More' events. Focus held such an event in Colorado Springs in November 2008. At one in October in Loveland, 50 families took the first steps to adopt children." [Source: The Denver Post]

The next event is scheduled for September and will be held in Denver, which currently has over 100 kids waiting to be adopted. Focus has begun taking "Wait No More" outside of Colorado, scheduling events in St. Louis, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale.

Labels: adopted children, families, awareness

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