National Adoption Day is celebrated in many of Colorado's judicial districts in November, with judges and magistrates across Colorado finalizing the adoptions of dozens of foster children into permanent, loving families.

In 2024, there were 658 children and youth in Colorado who were in foster care were adopted, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services. Adoption Day events in Colorado are being coordinated through the courts, state and local human services departments, as well as other local and state child services agencies and advocacy groups.

In Jefferson County, the community celebrated National Adoption Day at the Jefferson County Combined Court. Judge Lindsay VanGilder, Magistrate Marianne Tims, and Magistrate Cara Sweet presided over six adoptions.

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