SC DSS Highlight Special Families

Adoptive Families of the Year Recognized

COLUMBIA, SC (11/13/2008)(readMedia)--

To commemorate National Adoption month the SC Department of Social Services will highlight several families across the state that have made a profound impact on children awaiting adoption.

The ceremony will take place Friday, November 14, 2008 at 2:00 pm, at the Lace House on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion in Columbia. All media is invited to attend.

The following is a list of other events scheduled to take place this month across the state in recognition of National Adoption month.

National Adoption Month Events

SC Heart Gallery exhibits at Whole Foods Market Café in Greenville, Springfield College in N. Charleston, and the YMCA in Hartsville, SC

Adoption Month Proclamation signing on 10/29/08 by Lancaster, SC mayor

Adoption Workshop at the Southside Church Conference in Greenville on 11/1/08

Booth at the Pecan Festival in Florence, SC on 11/1/08

Region III Interview on Channel 5 News - 11/3/08

Comcast adoption interview on the "Tammy Show" in Charleston, SC

Interview on Z93JAMZ radio station - 11/4/08

Heart Gallery Displays at First Reliance Banks in Florence, Mt. Pleasant, and Lexington 11/5 - 11/28/08

DSS Adoption Conference in Columbia on 11/6/08

Charleston and Beaufort Family Court adoption finalizations on 11/7/08

Region II Adoption Day at the mall on 11/7/08

"Finalization Frenzy" and drop-in celebrations at Region III Adoptions office and Beaufort Co DSS/Island Packet will do a story - 11/7/08

SC Heart Gallery exhibit/community forum - Macedonia Baptist Church,

Gaffney, SC- 11/8/08

"Building Bridges" - recruitment event at Timrod Park in Florence, SC 11/8/08

Greenville Family Court adoption finalizations on 11/10/08

Heart Gallery Display at the YMCA in Hartsville, SC 11/10 - 12/15/08

National Adoption Month radio spots on all six Quantum of Florence Radio stations 11/10 - 11/23/08

"Forgotten Children" display in Spartanburg on 11/11/08

Presentation at Hopewell Baptist Church in Florence, SC 11/12/08

Springfield College reception for DSS Region III Adoptions on 11/13/08

Recognition of Region IV Adoptions' Most Outstanding Community Partners on 11/13/08

SC Heart Gallery Reception at Springfield College, 11/13/08 5-7 PM

Adoptive Family of the Year Reception - Governor's Lace House - 11/14/08, 2 - 4 PM

Region II Adoption Month Drop-In on 11/14/08

Heart Gallery/Region II - booth at the Catawba Indian Nation Festival, USC Lancaster - 11/15/08

National Adoption Day presentation at the Spartanburg Library on 11/17/08

Booth at Wal-mart in Fort Mill, SC on 11/19/08

Adoption Fair at First Reliance Bank in Florence, Lexington, and Mt. Pleasant, SC - 11/19/08

"Fall in Love with Adoption" event 10 -2 in Greenville, SC on 11/22/08

Surprise "Cox Hometown Celebration" (local celebration for Rosalind Cox),

First Assembly of God, Walterboro 12:30 PM

Walterboro City Council approved proclamation for "Rosalind Cox Day" - 11/22/08

Adoption Day hearings in Sumter, SC on 11/24/08

Lowcountry Parent Magazine feature

1480 AM and 1390 AM interviews

Bulletin notice about National Adoption Month appearing in bulletin of Savannah Grove Baptist Church in Effingham, SC - 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 23, 11/30

Adoption displays with bookmarks and information all during month of November to be held at: Burry Bookstore - Hartsville, SC

Books a Million - Florence, SC

Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library - Florence, SC

Marion County Library - Marion, SC

Sumter County Library - Sumter, SC

Darlington County Library - Darlington, SC

Harvin Clarendon County Library - Manning, SC

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