Event celebrates National Adoption Day, raises awareness about foster children

Monday, November 21, 2016
Saturday was National Adoption Day and Chicago took part in a one-day event that made the dreams of nearly 60,000 children come true.

The Chicago Children's Museum and the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services celebrated over 100 new adoptive families.
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The national effort seeks to raise awareness about more than 100,000 children in foster care who are waiting for permanent homes.

"It's been pretty good, so I hang out with my mom," said Damairn Adams.
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"It's been very incredible for me because I made new memories and now I got a family that really loves me," said Omarion Adams.

Last year, 4,000 children in foster care were adopted during this one-day nationwide event.
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