11 Families Finalize Adoption During Middlesex Co. Adoption Day

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County hosted the 14th Annual Nation Adoption Day on Wednesday. On this day, 11 adoptions were finalized, the County said.

National Adoption Day is observed every year on Nov. 20. Since November 2020, the County has finalized around 120 adoptions.

“Adoption changes lives in the most extraordinary ways, and National Adoption Day is a bright spot for those of us who are fortunate enough to witness and participate in the event,” County Commissioner Deputy Director Shanti Narra said in a statement. “Today was my first time being a part of this joyous event, and I was honored to participate and help celebrate these Middlesex County families as they officially grow through adoption.”

National Adoption Day event is held each November during National Adoption Month with the goal of celebrating and promoting adoption in Middlesex County. The County began participation in this annual event in 2007.

“In Middlesex County, we believe deeply in the importance and value of adoption for creating and completing families,” said Middlesex County Surrogate Claribel Cortes. “I am proud to carry on the tradition of facilitating this beautiful event. Congratulations to today’s families.”

The Middlesex County Surrogate acts as the Clerk of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part, for all adoptions. The Office of the Surrogate ensures all paperwork is completed, all procedural requirements met, and that court dates are scheduled in a timely manner.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s National Adoption Day was held via video conference rather than at the County Courthouse in New Brunswick. The public portion of the event was open to the public while the actual adoption ceremonies remained private.