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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE: Friday, November
13, 2009
Contact:
Bev
Morgan, (360)709-3232
National Adoption Day Celebration,
Thursday, November 19th
OLYMPIA
– Join us in celebrating adoption families in
Thurston
County
. Many committed individuals,
families, government agencies, judges and programs have joined together to
promote and ensure successful child placements. Several local families will
publicly finalize adoption at this special celebration.
| When: |
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Where: |
Thurston
County
Family
and Juvenile Court
2801 32nd Avenue SW
,
Tumwater
Washington
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Jennifer and Robert Myrick will speak about their
experience opening their home and hearts to four adoptive children whom they
are raising with their birth son. Jennifer
Myrick is also a founder and Co-Chair of Capitol Kids Connection, a non-profit
organization that helps support children in foster care.
Each year 100 adoptions are completed in
Thurston
County
– stepparents, domestic partners, individuals and couples choosing to be
life-long parents. These families make a real difference in the lives of
children and the community as a whole. National Adoption Day is an excellent
way to honor, support and promote adoption in our community.
An adoption ceremony will take place at 4:00 pm.
Refreshments and socializing begins at 4:30 pm with activities to include
Booker T. Bear and craft projects from the Hands on Children’s Museum.
The event is sponsored by Thurston County Superior
Court’s Family and
Juvenile Court
,
Washington
State Department of Social and Health Services and the Thurston County Bar
Association.
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