title: Dawn Degenhardt. The first lady of adoption: premier advocate for children.
abstract: Dawn Degenhardt has always had an incredible love for children and believes that they deserve a family no matter how special their needs. She has found homes for over 3,000 children over the last 25 years. Her international program not only facilitates adoptions but also offers humanitarian aid to orphanages and families. Her work restores our faith in humanity.
mesh_terms: D000300:Adoption; D000533:Altruism; D001363:Awards and Prizes; D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States