Adopting a child is a wonderful way to build your family. In Miami-Dade County thousands of children are in need of permanent or foster homes. These children come in all ages and races, from babies to teenagers. They need committed parents willing to make them part of their family.
Some of these children lost their families through tragedy while others have been abandoned. All of these children dream of finding a new home. You can make this dream come true.
IIf you've ever considered adopting a child, please join us for the Miami Heart Gallery Adoption Lecture on Thursday, March 19, 2 PM, at the Stephen P. Clark Center in downtown Miami located at 111 NW 1 Street, Conference Room 18-2.
Some misconceptions exist about adopting children including they are not able to develop properly or will have problems. But this is not true. When given the chance, children will amaze you. Many successful people are adopted children including:
- African-American broadcaster, politician, and motivational speaker Leslie Calvin-Brown
- US software executive Larry Ellison
- Apple Computers co-founder Steve Jobs
- Designer Anna Ryder Richardson
- Wendy's Founder, the late Dave Thomas (who established the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
With so many children in need of a home, I hope you will consider growing your family by adopting a child.
Sincerely,
Mayor Carlos Alvarez
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