The Presque Isle County Probate and Family Court will open its courtroom to the public on Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. for a livestream of the Michigan Supreme Court’s Adoption Day ceremony, in celebration of National Adoption Month. The courtroom is located at 151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, Michigan. Light refreshments will be provided.

National Adoption Month is recognized each November to raise awareness about adoption, emphasize the importance of permanent, loving homes for children, and celebrate the families who make adoption possible. For the past 20 years, Michigan courts have joined this nationwide effort by hosting “Adoption Day” celebrations under the theme “Giving Thanks for Families.” Each year, approximately 30 Michigan counties participate, finalizing more than 100 adoptions statewide.

This year’s Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) ceremony will feature live adoption finalizations from Eaton County Probate Court Judge Amanda G. Pollard, presiding alongside Chief Justice Megan K. Cavanagh and Justice Kimberly A. Thomas, the court’s child welfare liaison. The program will also include presentations of the Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award and the Maura D. Corrigan Foster Family Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing exceptional service and commitment to children and families.

“Adoption Day is one of the most meaningful celebrations in our courts,” said Hon. Kimberly S. Gildner, Presque Isle County chief judge of probate and presiding family court judge. “It reminds us of the power of family, the joy of new beginnings, and the lasting difference that love and stability make in a child’s life.”

By hosting a local livestream of the MSC ceremony, the Presque Isle County Probate and Family Court joins courts across the state in honoring adoptive families and raising awareness about the ongoing need for adoptive homes in Michigan.