As we welcome the warmth and renewal of spring, now’s a great time to check in with your adoptee (or any loved one inside). A letter, card, or even a quick note can make a world of difference.

Here are a few conversation starters and observances to inspire your May correspondence:

May is:

• Mental Health Awareness Month
• National Reentry Month
• National Foster Care Month
• National Letter Writing Month (technically April, but we say keep it going!)

Notable Dates in May:

• May 1: May Day / International Workers’ Day
• May 4: Star Wars Day (“May the 4th be with you”)
• May 5: Cinco de Mayo
• May 8: National Teacher Appreciation Day
• May 12: Mother’s Day
• May 15: International Day of Families
• May 18: Armed Forces Day
• May 25: National Missing Children’s Day
• May 27: Memorial Day

Writing Tip: Not every message has to be long or profound. Even a simple “thinking of you” or funny quote goes a long way.

Book Ideas:

• Humor: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah B&N English | B&N Spanish | AMZ English Spanish
• Inspiring: Letters to an Incarcerated Brother by Hill Harper AMZ English
• Classic: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho AMZ English | AMZ Spanish
• Intriguing Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky AMZ English
• Memoir: Untamed by Glennon Doyle AMZ English

Make sure books are shipped directly from the bookseller (Amazon is usually accepted; Arizona only allows Barnes & Noble). Contact us if you’re unsure what’s allowed.

Thank you for showing up with consistency and care. Your presence matters more than you know.