On Friday, November 17th, the Norfolk Probate and Family Court hosted its first annual celebration of National Adoption Day. The day was a hit with ten families traveling from as far as New York state to take part in the event. Hosted by Register Colleen Brierley and First Justice Patricia Gorman, the goal is to make the event an annual part of the Trial Court’s calendar. The families left with various gifts and refreshments provided by Register Brierley, the Judges, Boston Post Adoption Resources, and Ursuline Academy of Dedham. The event involved all departments of the Norfolk Probate and Family Court and was made possible by everyone’s commitment to help.

Pictured left to right: Patrick Janas, Jocelynne Welsh, Deborah Collins, Tyler Hurley

As a former DCF social worker, family law attorney and foster mom, this day was of special meaning to Register Brierley, who is an adoptive mother of three.

We would like to issue a special thanks to: Register Colleen Brierley, First Justice Patricia Gorman, Tricia Loughman-West, Jocelynne Welsh, Tyler Hurley, Deborah Collins, Patrick Janas, and all the families involved who made this special day possible.

The Norfolk Probate and Family Court serves Avon, Bellingham, Braintree, Brookline, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Franklin, Holbrook, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Milton, Needham, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Quincy, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood, Weymouth, and Wrentham. Visit https://www.mass.gov/locations/norfolk-probate-and-family-court for more information.