Yuma Juvenile Justice Court hosts 17th Annual Adoption Day
Madeline Murray
Madeline Murray got the chance to see an exciting life-changing moment for some kids who found their permanent home.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – An adoption event was held at the Yuma Juvenile Justice Center Saturday, where families who just adopted their kids got to celebrate the special moment.
“It means a lot to them to finally be recognized, now they are the parents and these are their children, and the children are so happy to now be in a permanent home, so it’s a great thing,” said Bernadette Presloy, a court appointed special advocate.
Around nine families were granted adoption rights at the Juvenile Justice Center, and 16 kids were placed in forever homes.
The families then got to celebrate with activities for the kids, refreshments, gifts, and pictures to capture such a special moment in their lives they will never forget as their families became whole.
One of the mothers, Elia Garfio, who adopted three kids, talked about how she was feeling saying, “I’m feeling like we are doing something good in their life. We wish they get strong, and be a good people on life. It’s our goal to get strong, and be good people in life and the community.”
She also said the children are thrilled for a change adding, “They’re excited and they know it’s going to be a big change for them.”