30 children find forever homes through upcoming adoptions in Illinois
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. (KBSI) – Thirty children in foster care will join their forever families when their adoptions are finalized this morning at the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville according to Illinois DCFS.
Madison County 3rd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Amy Maher, Illinois DCFS and private agency staff will come together to make the day memorable for these new families.
Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the finalizations will begin at 9 a.m. A celebration, including refreshments, will take place throughout the event.
“Adoption Day is a very special day in Madison County, and I look forward to it every year,” said Judge Maher. “It is immensely satisfying to see these children find their forever homes through adoption.”
According to DCFS lastt year 2,184 Illinois children were adopted into permanent, loving families. Today there are 2,841 youth in care with a permanency goal of adoption.
“We have all heard the expression about giving our children ‘roots’ and ‘wings’ to grow into successful adults,” said Illinois DCFS Director Heidi E. Mueller. “I am excited to celebrate the families that are becoming complete today and to shine a light on the very special role adoptive parents play when they open their hearts and homes to our children. This Adoption Awareness Month, Illinois DCFS especially wants to honor and thank adoptive parents across Illinois who give children their roots by ensuring connections to community, including racial, ethnic and cultural identities; and their wings by reminding them that they will always have a safe, supportive and loving family to come home to, no matter what.”
