Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement and Justice Megan K. Cavanagh of the Michigan Supreme Court will host the 22nd annual Adoption Day event on November 18, 2024, at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing. The event will feature adoption finalizations from Oakland County and an awards ceremony recognizing contributions to the child welfare system.
Judge Kameshia D. Gant from the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County's Family Division will also participate in this special court session. The theme for this year's event is "Giving Thanks for Families," aligning with National Adoption Month and Thanksgiving traditions.
The program will include presentations of two prestigious awards: the Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award to Judge Nancy L. Thane of Tuscola County Probate/Family Court, and the Maura D. Corrigan Foster Family Lifetime Achievement Award to Willie and Tammy Roman, longtime foster parents from Westland.
Media representatives are advised to arrive by 9:30 a.m., with prior submission required for permission to record proceedings.