Adoption Stories

DCF Celebrates with Families After the Adoption of Ten Children

By December 1, 2011No Comments

New mothers and dad.

Secretary David Wilkins, Department of Children and Families says,
“People who love children, people who are willing to devote their lives to helping a child succeed and accomplish what that child’s dreams are. I mean, it’s that simple.”
The Sweat family is just one of the ten who has opened up their arms to a child looking for a place to call home. Katie Sweat says, “We just fell in love with her and parents are grateful to have each other.

November 19 is national adoption day, and although 10 kids now have permanent homes, there are still about 800 kids in Florida who need a forever family.