Adoption ceremony puts 80 children with families

An official says more than 80 children officially became members of adopted families during ceremonies marking National Adoption Day in Las Vegas.

A court spokesman says Family Court judges conducted adoption proceedings Thursday in the atrium at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas.

Clark County Adoption Day was a joint effort involving the Clark County Department of Family Services, state courts, the Court Appointed Special Advocate program and CASA Foundation, Family Mediation, The Adoption Exchange, and Wendy's Wonderful Kids.

Officials say that in Washoe County, 23 children will become part of "forever families" when their adoptions are finalized during ceremonies Nov. 21.

National Adoption Day is usually held every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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