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Local resident urges support for adoptive and foster families during National Adoption Month
Summary
A resident spoke during citizens’ comments highlighting November as National Adoption Month, described their family’s two adoptions and thanked social workers and local partners. The speaker offered to connect others to local adoption and foster care resources.
A resident identified by address (732 Thirteenth Court, Kenosha) spoke during citizens’ comments to mark November as National Adoption Month and to advocate support for adoptive and foster families.
The speaker described their family as "proud adoptive parents of 2 wonderful children," noting one child was adopted domestically and another through the foster care system. They thanked social workers, agencies and community partners who support families and said there are still children in Kenosha County waiting for permanent homes. The speaker offered to connect other residents with information or local supports through their work with the Jockey Bean family foundation and referenced a column they wrote for the Kenosha News ten years earlier.
The chair closed citizens’ comments after no further speakers volunteered.
