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Potter County proclaims Nov. 20, 2025, National Adoption Day as 13 children await finalization
Summary
Judge Nancy Tanner proclaimed Nov. 20, 2025, National Adoption Day in Potter County after Jessica Hoskins of Saint Francis Ministries said 13 children will be adopted into nine families; the proclamation was approved unanimously.
Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner on Nov. 18 proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, as National Adoption Day in Potter County, recognizing local adoption finalizations and urging community support for children moving from foster care to permanent families.
Jessica Hoskins, director with Saint Francis Ministries, told the court the agency is coordinating adoption finalizations and said, "We have 13 children being adopted to 9 families out of foster care on that day." (first appearance SEG 191) Judge Tanner read a portion of the proclamation and encouraged citizens, community agencies, faith groups and businesses to celebrate and support families formed through adoption.
The court then voted to adopt the proclamation unanimously.
What happens next: Saint Francis Ministries and county partners will mark National Adoption Day events locally on Nov. 20, and the proclamation encourages community outreach and awareness of adoption needs.
