OCALA, FL (352today.com)—The Home for the Holidays event at the Ocala Courthouse on Friday placed 18 children into the loving arms of their forever families, just in time for the holiday season.
In the spirit of the holiday season, Santa and Mrs. Claus gave the children their adoption certificates before Circuit Judge Stacy Youmans presented them with an ornament bearing their family name.
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Following the event, all families were invited to attend a holiday party featuring gifts, cookies, and pictures with Santa.
In total, 18 children were adopted by 13 families.