The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services celebrated on Saturday the adoption of more than 140 children by more than 95 families as part of the 26th annual National Adoption Day.

The ceremony took place at the Edmund D. Edelman Children's Courthouse in Monterey Park and also involved the Alliance for Children's Rights and Public Counsel.

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“The court is honored to celebrate National Adoption Day and to recognize its lasting impact as children secure safe, loving, and permanent homes as their adoption is finalized,'' Presiding Judge Sergio Tapia II said.

“The annual celebration also serves as an important call to action for those\ who are considering caring for and providing children a safe and

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