Capitol, Governor's Mansion to be lit purple to advocate for adoption

November 19, 2020 at 6:05 a.m. | Updated November 19, 2020 at 3:04 p.m.

On Wednesday afternoon, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered for the state Capitol Dome to be lit a vibrant purple hue, from sunset to sunrise this morning, in honor of women's suffrage. The 19th Amendment was officially adopted and certified Aug. 26, 1920. Missouri was among the first 36 states to ratify the amendment, officially doing so on July 3, 1919. "The ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote marked a major turning point for America," Parson said in a news release. "Today, we remember the dedication of the strong women who overcame obstacles to secure this right and honor the contributions all women have made to every aspect of our development as a nation."
On Wednesday afternoon, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson ordered for the state Capitol Dome to be lit a vibrant purple hue, from sunset to sunrise this morning, in honor of women's suffrage. The 19th Amendment was officially adopted and certified Aug. 26, 1920. Missouri was among the first 36 states to ratify the amendment, officially doing so on July 3, 1919. "The ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote marked a major turning point for America," Parson said in a news release. "Today, we remember the dedication of the strong women who overcame obstacles to secure this right and honor the contributions all women have made to every aspect of our development as a nation."

The Missouri state Capitol's dome and the Governor's Mansion will be lit purple this weekend in recognition of National Adoption Month.

The dome and mansion will be lit purple Friday through Sunday, from sunset until sunrise each day - representing 1,579 Missouri children and youth in foster care looking for their forever family, according to a news release from Gov. Mike Parson's office.

"Every child deserves a family of their own to provide the love, support and strong foundation they need," Parson said. "This weekend, we light the dome and People's House purple to recognize National Adoption Month and open the hearts of Missourians to these special children who dream of a life with an adoptive family."

The Missouri Department of Social Services and Raise the Future adoption agency have a Missouri Adoption Heart Gallery online that features profiles of some Missouri children and youth in foster care, available at moheartgallery.org.

Qualifications for becoming an adoptive parent include being 21 years old, completing background and criminal record checks, having a stable income, and being willing to participate in training and to partner with a child's family.

DSS encourages Missourians interested in adoption to visit the DSS website, contact their local Children's Division office or email [email protected] for more detailed information on the adoption process.

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