National Adoption Day 2008

November 4, 2008

Nine Children to be Adopted in Celebration of National Adoption Month  

Orange County Regional History Center
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 3:00 p.m. 

Circuit Judge Robert Evans will hold court this Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 3:00 p.m at the Orange County Regional History Center Historic Courtroom to finalize the adoptions of 7 children and the creation of Central Florida’s newest families.  While adoption finalization is typically private matter, the families in these proceedings have agreed to share their joy of adoption to celebrate November as National Adoption Month and to encourage others to consider the benefits of adoption. Judge Evans makes it a priority to participate in this event each year in order to promote adoption of the thousands of children across Central Florida still in need of permanent homes .  “As an adoptive parent, I know how special adoption is,” said the Judge, “This will be a monumental day for these children, but there are still thousands of other children in our community waiting for their special day.” The ceremony is a collaborative effort between the courts, Family Services of Metro Orlando and their partner agencies. The event kicks off at 3:00 p.m. at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.,Orlando, Florida 32801.  Media are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Please arrive early to set up and ensure a good seat or camera spot.  For additional information or questions, call Karen Levey at 407-836-2047 or Rob Bains at 407-836-0439.   Families and featured children are available for interviews in advance of the adoption ceremony, as well as immediately following the event.  Please contact Allie Stevens at 407-883-8903 to schedule an interview.