Today is the 17th annual National Adoption Day.

The day is held to raise awareness for more than 100,000 children looking for their forever families. Leah Garland works with the local branch of Bethany Christian Services, and tells KNIA/KRLS News they are placing kids into homes throughout the state.

As part of National Adoption Day 2015, approximately 4000 youth were adopted into permanent homes. Bethany Christian Services, with a location in Pella, is a global nonprofit organization bringing and keeping families together.