News Releases

2009 National Adoption Month
11/13/2009 Op-Ed by Governor Charlie Crist: “Teenagers in Foster Care Need Adoptive Families”
Governor Crist Announces Record-Breaking Adoption Year
Governor Crist Applauds Comprehensive Drug Control Strategy
Governor's Op-Ed, 7/19/2009, Florida for Second Year Sets Record for Adoption of Foster Children
News Release, 11/24/2008 Governor Crist Celebrates Record Success in Florida Adoption Rate
News release - 10/8/2008 - Governor Crist Visits Statewide Heart Gallery Exhibit as Part of Explore Adoption Campaign
Governor's "Explore Adoption" Initiative and Florida's Heart Gallery unveil photography exhibit
News release - 07/31/08 - Florida Sets New Record for Number of Children Placed in Adoptive Homes
News release - 07/02/08 - Explore Adoption TV and Radio Spots
News release - 05/09/08 - Explore Adoption Launch

Explore Adoption Day Video Messages from Governor Charlie Crist

Explore Adoption Press Kit

Brothers and Sisters
Adoption Needs Assessment
Needs Assessment Matrices
Adopting a Teenager
Children with Disabilities & Medical Conditions
Full Survey findings
Summary of Survey findings
Adoption Facts
Frequently asked questions
General brochure
Partnership handout
Faith-based partnership handout

Explore Adoption Campaign Awards

• Image Award for the Explore Adoption 30-minute TV special
• Image Award of Distinction for the entire campaign
• Regional Gold Addy for Explore Adoption marketing kit, will compete for a National Addy
• Best in Show Addy for the Explore Adoption marketing kit
• Best in Show Addy for the Explore Adoption Web site
• Gold Addy for the Explore Adoption TV spots
• Gold Addy for the Explore Adoption Web site
• Gold Addy for the Explore Adoption marketing kit
• Silver Addy for the Explore Adoption brochure
• Silver Addy for the Explore Adoption poster
• Silver Addy for the Explore Adoption magazine ad
• Silver Addy for the Explore Adoption logo
• The Franceschi award for public service entry
• Nominated for Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy award for the Explore Adoption TV spots

Public Service Announcements

Radio Announcements

Videos
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