WASHINGTON, D.C. (KT) – Tasha Uland, an adoption specialist for Adoption Assistance, is the 2023 Angel in Adoption. Tasha and her husband, Will, were congratulated by Kentucky State Senator Mitch McConnell, who nominated Uland for the honor and welcomed the Bowling Green couple to his office in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.
“It was an honor to welcome Tasha and Will Uland to Washington and hear their incredible story. Tasha’s commitment to building loving homes for children in need is inspiring, and I’m grateful to have such passionate adoption advocates, like her, in the Commonwealth,” McConnell said. “One of my greatest privileges as a Senator is meeting with Kentuckians like the Ulands and helping them receive the recognition they deserve. I wish Tasha, Will, and their children my best as they continue to grow together as a family.”
The Ulands embarked on a journey to grow their family through adoption nearly two decades ago. In 2010, Tasha and Will traveled to China for three weeks. Seeing the desperation of overrun orphanages there deepened Tasha’s desire to help children in need and grew her dedication to help children find safe, nurturing homes. After research, counsel and prayer, the Ulands felt called to adopt two daughters from China.
Initially, in her role as adoption specialist for Adoption Assistance, Tasha’s primary focus was preparing families to traverse the adoption process. Now, she dedicates herself to supporting birthmothers, providing the opportunity for birthmother counseling. She also speaks with visitors to pregnancy resource centers across the commonwealth.
“There is no greater job than finding loving families for children in need. Thank you, Senator McConnell, for helping raise adoption awareness and supporting Kentucky families like ours. The bond our adopted daughters share, along with our biological children, is indescribable,” Uland said. “Our work continues to support expectant mothers and help provide life-saving opportunities to vulnerable women and their children, as well as support women who are able to preserve a relationship with their children while maintaining healthy boundaries.”
Angels in Adoption is a public awareness campaign by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. Members of Congress can nominate constituents who are working to improve the lives of children in need of a loving home.
For Kentucky families who may also need assistance with adoption, contact McConnell’s office in Louisville at (502)582-6304 or online.
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