'Our family is whole': 16 children find forever homes on National Adoption Day in Clark County
'Our family is whole': 16 children find forever homes on National Adoption Day in Clark County
Sixteen children found their forever homes Friday as Clark Circuit Court Four celebrated National Adoption Day with a special ceremony in Jeffersonville.
Twelve families gathered in the courtroom to make their bonds official, marking an emotional milestone for parents and children alike.
"It's a special thing to be able to provide safety and love and security for these kids," said attorney and foster parent Claire Lorch Hagedorn.
For Todd and Jordan Mackey, the day was the culmination of years of love and anticipation. The couple has had their daughter, Zora, since 2022.
"This is something that we've been wanting, really, since the day we brought her home," Todd Mackey said.
During the ceremony, Judge Lisa G. Reger announced each adoption, giving the children an opportunity to be part of the moment.
Jordan Mackey said making the adoption official means their family can move forward together.
"She has been the light of my life, and now our family is whole," she said.
The adoption also brought a s...