Adoption Day 2025 took place at the Family Courthouse in Santa Clara County. The event marked the official adoption of 16 children into 14 families. The annual event aims to raise awareness about adoption and encourage more families to consider adopting children in need.
The children adopted this year were between 1 and 16 years old. The adoption process includes classes, social work appointments, and court hearings. Judge Shawna Schwarz, presiding judge for the Juvenile Dependency Court, noted the significance of the event for the families involved.
During the ceremony, judges welcomed families, listened to their stories, and administered the adoption oath. After signing the legal documents, families, judges, and social workers took photos together. Wendy Kinnear, director of the County of Santa Clara Department of Children and Family Services, recognized the adoptive parents for their commitment…