Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage to Celebrate Adoption Day

The Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage will hold its annual Adoption Day program on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Hunterdon County Justice Complex, 45 Park Ave., Flemington.

Adoption proceedings for nine children and their families will begin at 1 p.m. and will be officiated by Superior Court Judge John J. Abromitis. The event will include a prior adoptive family as guest speakers. A reception with lunch, activities, and family photos will be held in the jury assembly room following the proceedings. Each family will receive gift baskets that will include games, books, and teddy bears.

The vicinage’s Adoption Day program is co-hosted by the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties program, and the surrogate’s offices in Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties. 

National Adoption Day is an annual event in which courts and communities in all 50 states come together to finalize thousands of adoptions of children, and to celebrate families who adopt. Those interested in becoming a licensed foster/adoptive parent should call 1-877-NJFOSTER.

Although adoption hearings are closed to the public, arrangements will be made for reporters to interview willing families upon conclusion of the adoption proceedings. For further information, contact Assistant Family Division Manager Marlene Allen at 908-824-9750, ext. 13015.