Bensalem Family Adopts Son’s Best Friend: ‘A Real Brother’

BENSALEM, PA — Rita Marlow and Seth Lentchner adopted Nate, their son’s friend from soccer for more than nine years, on July 13.

Their families had become close — when Nate was removed from his home in 2016, he asked to come live with them. The following years were tumultuous. Though he was placed in their home, adoption proceedings moved slowly. But Marlow told Today.com that he maintained a desire to be a part of their family.

Then, in November of last year and after Nate had spent almost five years in foster care, they got a phone call from his caseworker.

"They said, 'It's happening,'" Marlow said. "It was the best Thanksgiving ever.”

Read the full story on Today.com: ‘Such a goosebump moment:’ Parents adopt their son’s best friend

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