This is a week set aside to remind us to practice kindness and to pass it on to others on the local, national and global levels.

National Adoption Day happens every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In 2004, judges, attorneys, child welfare agencies, and advocates in 37 states helped to finalize the adoptions of more than 3,300 children from foster care. More than 200 events were held throughout the country to finalize adoptions and to celebrate and honor all families that adopt.

National Family Volunteer Day is designed to showcase the benefits of families working together, to introduce community service, and encourage those who haven't yet made the commitment to volunteer as a family. National Family Volunteer Day is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving and kicks off National Family Week.