33 Children Find Their Forever Homes in Tarrant County’s Heartwarming National Adoption Day Celebration
Fort Worth, Texas – On a glorious Friday that brought smiles and tears of joy, Tarrant County celebrated National Adoption Day with a heartwarming event where 33 children found their forever families. Designed to raise awareness about the importance of adoptive families, this annual occasion took place at the Tarrant County Family Court and was filled with excitement, hope, and love. For many of these kids, Friday marked a new chapter in their lives, one they had been yearning for amid the upheaval of the foster care system.
Among the families celebrated was Nina Garza, who embraced the joy of welcoming two spirited brothers into her home. “I explain to them that now I am Mommy forever and ever and ever,” she joyfully shared, embodying the spirit of the day.
Garza herself knows the challenges and beauty of adoption firsthand. She is also the mother to an 18-year-old daughter named Emily, who has been part of her family since she was just a few days old. “They’re beautiful. It’s amazing, and I’m thankful for them,” Emily expressed proudly of her new brothers, showcasing the deep connections formed through adoption.
What makes Garza’s story even more inspiring is her journey through adversity. She bravely disclosed, “It is my dream to be a mom. The ability was taken away from me at a very young age. I was born with a birth defect, but I didn’t let it stop me. I now have three kids.” Her story serves as a testament to resilience, and it resonates with many who have faced hardships yet find hope and fulfillment through family.
The atmosphere at the Tarrant County Family Court was electric, enveloped in an aura of joy that transcended challenges faced by the children and families involved in the adoption process. This sense of community support was evident as families and friends gathered to witness the official adoptions. The day was a well-deserved celebration, capturing the essence of what family truly means.
Brent and Tricia Croom were also among the families making headlines, as they adopted four siblings, which included twin boys. “Our theme for our adoption was ‘forever love,’” Tricia said with a smile. “Our 4-year-old is super excited because she’s having a forever love party later today.” This remark highlighted how, for many families like the Crooms, the adoption process is more than just a legal formality; it is a time to celebrate love and unity.
One of the most critical aspects of this event was the focus on keeping siblings together. “It’s always good when we can keep siblings together,” Judge Patricia Baca Bennett of Tarrant County’s 360th Family Court pointed out. “Sometimes when you have four children, you can’t always find a family that will take on four of them. But this family took them in, and they’re gonna stay together. They’ve already lost parents in a very rough way, so now the siblings get to stay together.” Her words underscored a crucial point about the emotional needs of children in foster care; many have already experienced traumatic separations that can have lasting effects.
Adoptions like these are pivotal moments in the lives of these children, who often feel a profound sense of loss and longing for stability and family. Tackling the complexities of the foster care system, community engagement events such as National Adoption Day play a vital role in connecting families and making dreams come true.
In total, an impressive 33 foster children and teenagers were adopted during this remarkable event, a noteworthy achievement that highlights the power of community action and support. Reports like these not only amplify awareness around adoption but also encourage prospective families to consider opening their hearts and homes to children in need.
As National Adoption Day comes to a close, the resonating message remains clear: every child deserves a loving family, and with each adoption, a little more love is injected into the world. Tarrant County’s celebration may have ended, but for these children and their new families, a lifetime of happiness, love, and togetherness is just beginning.
