10/27/09 -- This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Adoption Day, a national day of celebration of adoptive families and an opportunity for courts to open their doors and finalize the adoptions of children from foster care. Since 2000, more than 25,000 children have had their adoptions finalized on National Adoption Day.

On November 21, 2009, families, adoption advocates, policymakers, judges and volunteers will come together to celebrate adoption in communities large and small all across the nation. Many of the NCJFCJ Victims Act Model Courts participate in National Adoption Day every year.

Read more about National Adoption Day activities nationwide.