November 28, 2025
“As one of their voices in the Senate, I will continue to work to create opportunities for children aging out of the foster system, support those still waiting to be adopted and ensure every child has a shot at achieving their version of the American dream.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) penned this op-ed in Ohio outlets to share his adoption story, outline policy proposals to improve the adoption process and advocate for foster children during National Adoption Month.
Key excerpts include:
“It’s November—that means Thanksgiving, football and family. But something else is happening this month that often goes overlooked—National Adoption Month. This is a time to celebrate the families created through adoption and raise awareness for thousands of children anxiously waiting to find a family and home.”
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“As the adopted son of two loving parents, I hold National Adoption Month close to my heart.”
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“Adoption is the first chapter in a story of love and security for children as members of a new family.”
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“When my birth mother became pregnant with me, she faced an incredibly difficult choice.
“Her husband had passed away, she had two young boys to look after, and my birth father wanted her to terminate the pregnancy.
“She could not afford to raise another child, but thankfully, she bravely chose adoption.”
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“Adoption not only changed my life, but the lives of every member of my family.”
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“As of 2023, it’s estimated that 343,077 American children are still in the child welfare system.
“More than 15,000 of those children come from Ohio.”
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“In the United States Senate, I’m working on legislation to support women who make the courageous decision to choose adoption and families hoping to grow through adoption.”
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“As a kid who spent the beginning of my life in foster care, it is important to me that kids who are living in foster care know they are not forgotten.
“The sky is their limit.”
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“As one of their voices in the Senate, I will continue to work to create opportunities for children aging out of the foster system, support those still waiting to be adopted and ensure every child has a shot at achieving their version of the American dream.”
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“Together, we can all be a blessing to children and families across our nation.”
The full op-ed is available here.