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Adoption Day Celebrates Bringing Children And Families Together

DENVER (CBS4)- More than two dozen families in Denver celebrated Adoption Day on Friday. One couple welcomed their third adopted child since the pandemic began.

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Luka first came into their lives when he was just 2 days old.

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"He's so good-natured, he just fits in without ever trying... he just helps by being there," said Luka's father.

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In all, 27 families adopted 31 children on Friday. There are nearly 400 children in Colorado who need adoptive homes.

CBS4 Wednesday's Child reporter Mekialaya White hosted the event in Denver Juvenile Court.

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