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2015 Events

Celebrating Forever Families at Annual National Adoption Month Reception

On November 19th, ACS hosted its annual National Adoption Month Reception at The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building to celebrate more than 200 adoptive families and children. The event also recognized everyone that plays a part in helping children find forever families, including agencies, staff, attorneys, and the New York City Family Courts.


The reception featured remarks from Commissioner Gladys Carrión, April Dinwoodie, CEO of the Donaldson Adoption Institute, as well as from adopted teens, parents, and agency staff. Youth from Graham Windham’s Culinary Arts Program provided catering.