Genesee County families get a bit bigger

GENESEE COUNTY (WJRT) -- (11/25/08)--Several families in Genesee County got a little bit bigger Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon, five families finalized the adoptions of their children.

Tuesday's event was a part of Michigan's National Adoption Day.

It was truly an emotional afternoon at the Genesee County Circuit Courthouse. Five families got a little bit larger as they welcomed new members into their lives for good.

"This petition for adoption is approved. Congratulations," said Judge Duncan Beagle.

Beagle filled in for Judge Jennie Barkey, approving five adoptions. It's just another reason why these families are so thankful this holiday season.

Across the state there were 225 adoptions approved as part of Michigan's Adoption Day.

But the day was also designed to raise awareness regarding the need for loving families to take in one or more of the 4,000 kids who are currently in the foster system.

The kids being adopted were between 14 months old up to 8 years old. Some of the families were on their fourth or even sixth adoption.

There were grandparents, various relatives -- even a single mom who welcomed two new additions into her life.

"This is a real opportunity to build a family of wonderful children," said Michigan Department of Human Services Director Ismael Ahmed.

"And there are so many great children that can be apart of an adoptive home."

Beagle approved the Ireland family of Grand Blanc. They adopted 14-month-old Patrick.

If you are interested in adoption, you can use the link here and here to find out more about it.

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