Special Needs Adoptions And Legal Risk

By ALBERTA GREGUS

Published: Aug 04, 2006 12:00 am

NORWALK â Family & Childrenâs Agency in Norwalk is looking for families to adopt Connecticut children who are currently in foster care.

The agency is particularly interested in recruiting families willing to adopt older children (ages 5 and up), sibling groups, and children with physical, intellectual and/or emotional challenges. There are also younger children available who are not yet legally free for adoption but should be at a future date.

An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, August 10, at 6:30 pm. Anyone interested in adopting a foster child is encouraged to attend.

Call Nancy Lindahl at 800-676-4066 for additional information.

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