National Adoption Day, November 16, 2012, Grand Island

Photos are allowed if the adoptive parents have signed a waiver. Please check with the press contact for participating families.

Grand Island Celebration

Judge Phillip Martin, Host Judge

Adoptions:

Hall County Courthouse will finalize approximately five adoptions on this day.

Celebration:

“The Magic of Adoption” - 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hall, 112 Cedar Ave, Grand Island

Judge Martin will recognize the adoptions and give a roll call of all adopted children in attendance. Gift bags will be presented to each family, including handmade quilts, family games, and donations from the community. Activities will include family pictures and a magician. 

Press Contact: Marylyn Christenson

P.O. Box 2440

Grand Island, NE 68802-2440

308-385-6141 marylyn.christenson@nebraska.gov

Link to Nebraska’s National Adoption Day Page

For background information

http://www.supremecourt.ne.gov/administrative-offices/adoption-day/adopt...