HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Adoption Day is Tuesday, November 22 and the 20th Circuit Court Family Services of Ottawa County is joining other courts around the state to celebrate.
Adoption Day is held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and tomorrow Ottawa County will finalize forever families during their Adoption event. It takes place at 20th Circuit Court Family Division located at 12110 Fillmore Street in West Olive.
Ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. followed by confirmation hearings with Judges Mark Fenen and Kent Engle presiding. The public is welcome to attend.
Michigan Adoption Facts:
- More than 1,700 children were adopted in Michigan in Fiscal Year 2015 through the Department of Health and Human Services or private adoption agencies. On average, 51 percent of children were adopted by their foster parents, 40 percent of children were adopted by relatives, and 9 percent of children were adopted by a recruited family.
- Approximately 90 percent of children who are available for adoption qualify for assistance to help families with some of the costs of bringing children into their homes.
- Post adoption services are available statewide through eight Post Adoption Resource Centers that offer the following services: case management, including short-term and emergency in-home intervention; coordination of community services; information dissemination; education; training; advocacy; family recreation activities and support.
