(Columbia, SC) - Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, nominated Epworth Children's Home in Columbia as a 2010 Angel in Adoption. Today, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) hosted the 12th Annual Angels in Adoption^TM events in Washington, DC.  The program honors individuals and organizations from all around the country for working tirelessly on behalf of children in U.S. foster care.

"Advancing adoption in America is extremely important and my personal connection to the issue has made it one of my chief priorities.  For over a century, Epworth Children's Home in Columbia has provided an environment for children full of love and learning opportunities.  78 children call Epworth ‘home' and I thank all of the dedicated staff and volunteers for creating a stable and safe community in which children can thrive," said Congressman Joe Wilson.

Information on Epworth Children's Home can be found here and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute here.

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