46 Children Adopted During Worcester County National Adoption Day Celebration

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester County celebrated finalized adoptions for 46 children who will be joining 34 families on Friday.

At the Worcester County Juvenile Court, five judges presided over proceedings in separate courtrooms. The event included breakfast, arts and crafts, local sports mascots, princesses, superhero characters, and comfort dogs.

The annual celebration is in partnership with DCF, CASA Project Worcester County, and the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange.

Local officials, like Sens. Michael Moore and Robyn Kennedy, attended the celebration.

“National Adoption Day is a day to celebrate the wonderful families who have opened their hearts to these children.” said Judge Keating, First Justice of the Worcester County Juvenile Court. “Today we are thankful that 46 children have found permanent homes through adoption. This day is the culmination of hard work by dedicated social workers, court staff, and judges. We hope that National Adoption Day will inspire others to open their hearts and homes to the many children who are still waiting for a family.”

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