Did you know? National Adoption Day is observed each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving — a.k.a. tomorrow.
The goal is to raise awareness for children currently in foster care and seeking permanent homes, so today we’re going to take a little time to share some fast facts + resources to help you learn more about adoption in our community. |
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Chart via NC Kids | Adoption + Foster Care Network
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How many children in our area are currently in foster care? Of the ~1,100 kids and young adults in foster care around NC, approximately 500 are waiting for homes in Wake County.
If I’m interested in adoption, where do I start? Wake County Foster Care and Adoption Services is hosting a virtual information fair tomorrow, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register, call 919-212-7878 or RSVP here by email and learn more about the following:
• Fostering to adoption
• The adoption process
• Local adoption agency partners
• Adoption support and local resources
• Successful adoption stories
• Local children waiting to be adopted
Who is eligible to adopt? Any single or married person over the age of 18 can adopt a child in NC, however you must be 21 or older to foster children. Adoptive families can be renters or homeowners and are not required to provide proof of any minimum level income. The most important qualities of an adoptive or foster home include:
• Time to care for a child + provide support for his or her physical, mental, emotional, and educational needs
• Willingness and commitment to advocate for the child long term + support from your local community or network
What resources are available for post-adoption families? There are several networks, resources, and support services in place to ensure the success of families who decide to adopt in our state. Many children available for adoption through the NC welfare system are eligible to receive financial support + regional providers can provide training for new parents.
Where can I learn more? In addition to initiatives and services offered by Wake County, several local organizations offer information and services to help facilitate adoption or foster care in our area. We recommend getting started with the following list:
• A Child’s Hope
• Amazing Grace Adoptions + Orphan Care
• Carolina Adoption Services
• FosteringNC
• NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network
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Know someone else who's interested in adoption or fostering? Use the links below to share this info with your local network.
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Weather
○ 67º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain ☀️
Development
○ Yesterday, Kane Realty announced the $236 million sale of the Dillon building in the Warehouse District. The 18-story, 221,300-square-foot, mixed-use building was acquired by a MetLife investment client. Find out more here. 💵(Triangle Business Journal)
Civic
○ Now through January 8, 2021, the City of Raleigh is accepting proposals for Community Enhancement Grants, which will be awarded next year, beginning July 1. These grants are awarded from federal funds to local nonprofits and faith organizations dedicated to programming in low to mid-income neighborhoods. 🌳
Edu
○ This week, the Wake County School Board approved a plan that will return students of all ages — including high schoolers — to at least some in-person instruction. Only one board member voted against the plan. Read more and see the full public school rotation here. 🎒(The News & Observer)
Biz
○ Detroit-based startup Plain Sight — a digital platform that connects people for networking, coworking, and social meet-ups — is expanding operations to the Triangle. The app identifies physical and virtual spaces to connect + shares info like capacity and floor plans. 📲 (TechWire)
TryThis
○ Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. for WRAL’s Nights of Lights event at Dorothea Dix Park. The event runs Dec. 16–27, 5:30–11 p.m. daily + is co-hosted by Artspace and First Night Raleigh. Cost per vehicle starts at $20. 💡
ShopLocal
○ The Downtown Raleigh Alliance has compiled a list of 50+ local businesses that are offering online shopping for the holidays. The website is even divided into categories including home and garden, gifts, and music and books. Check out the full list here. 🎁
Travel
○ Roadtrip, anyone? Fill your bellies with turkey this Thanksgiving, and then sleep it off in Greenville, SC — they have a ton of socially-distant outdoor activities to offer, plus great rates on downtown hotels. 🧳 Ⓟ
Ranked
○ Raleigh received an overall grade of A+ and was ranked #12 among Niche’s recent list of Best Cities to Raise a Family in America. Criteria included housing options, public school ratings, the availability of outdoor activities, jobs, and weather. 🧢
ICYMI
○ Today is the last day of the North South Connector Fall Challenge — hosted by local organization Oaks and Spokes to help bring awareness to the new protected bike lanes recently installed on West and Harrington streets downtown. To be entered to win a gift card take a picture of your bike ride, stop in at Five Star Restaurant + tag #NSConnector on social media. 🚲
Asked
○ Because once the turkey's gone... the holiday shopping is on. If you're a local biz, we want to know: What deals are you offering this Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Let us know here for a chance to be included in an upcoming newsletter. 🛍️
Click the button below for more local resources regarding the coronavirus.
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Here are some of the things that have happened in Raleigh that we are thankful for:
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Parklets have helped us support local businesses
Closing off parking spaces downtown and extending sidewalk seating has helped customers to dine safely at restaurants during the pandemic.
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Our proximity to the great outdoors never disappoints
With nearly a dozen local hiking trails (at that’s just at first glance), Triangle residents always have something new to explore.
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A Place at the Table has reopened
Despite shifting to a new model this year, Raleigh’s pay-what-you-can cafe has continued to serve the community during a much-needed time + serving more than 300 meals per day.
So now it’s your turn. What are you thankful for? We are especially interested in things that are RAL-centric. Did you finally get to enjoy a local activity, open a local business, try a new restaurant in town, or spend some time exploring a new part of our beautiful city? 👉 Let us know here. |
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Holiday
○ Downtown Tree Lighting | Fri., Nov. 20 | 5:45 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune into ABC 11 tonight for this annual event. Performers include local violinist and AGT competitor Tyler Butler-Figueroa + the Diego Avilez Quintet. 🎄
Learn
○ 25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration | Fri., Nov. 20 + Sat., Nov. 21 | 9 a.m.– 3:15 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This two-day event is hosted by the NC Museum of History and includes a variety of interactive sessions and performances for, by, and about local Indigenous people. Sessions are centered around native heritage and practices such as painting, storytelling, and tribe regalia.
ForKids
○ Dreaming in Color | Fri., Nov. 20 | 9 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Victoria Scott-Miller of Liberation Station bookstore will be doing a reading for kids and their families, using stories to share diverse perspectives. 📖
Saturday
○ 76th Raleigh Christmas Parade | Sat., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Presented by Shop Local Raleigh, this will be the first-ever virtual Raleigh Christmas parade and viewers will be able to watch live on ABC 11. 🛷
○ Women of Change: The Legacy of the 19th Amendment | Sat., Nov. 21 | City of Raleigh museum, 220 Fayetteville Street | Free | This new exhibit opens at 9 a.m. The end date has not yet been set, but is expected to remain in place ~2 years.
Sunday
○ Holiday Market & Lighting of the Trees | Sun., Nov. 22 | 12–6 p.m. | Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road | Free | Lafayette Village is ringing in the holiday season with its annual market and tree-lighting ceremonies. People can walk around the European style village + shop at various stores. 🦌
PlanAhead
○ Jingle Ball 2020 | Thurs., Dec. 3 | 7–8:15 p.m. | Virtual | $20+ | This year’s event — hosted by the Capital City Clauses and benefiting the Christmas Cheer program + other local children’s nonprofits — offers a range of immersive options, from a digital concert pass to a premium, catered at-home experience. Tickets are on sale now. 🎅 |
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Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in any mentioned events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
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#RALremote diaries, day 187 — Erin is finally going to write down her Thanksgiving menu tonight + Shari has been watching hair Youtube videos and is going to dye her hair this weekend.
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