Editor,

It is fitting that this season of Thanksgiving is also the season to give thanks to the adoptive parents and families who grace our communities.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. While all adoptions are significant, the particular focus for this month is the adoption of children from foster care.

Communities across the nation are gathering to celebrate the hope and the happiness that lies ahead for children and their forever families.

The same is true in Island County.

On Nov. 21, Island County children and their adoptive parents and families will gather with child advocates, family court judges, social workers and adoption professionals to celebrate the promise of life renewed.

The choice to adopt a child is a response to one of life’s highest callings. To Island County parents who are answering that calling, your fellow community members stand tall in your honor.

Patti Carroll

Island County’s Kids First Team