National Adoption Day

Schedule

Fri Nov 20 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

Gamba Ristorante | Merrillville, IN

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Complimentary appetizers & refreshments will be served.
About this Event

NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY
COMMUNITY EVENT | FREE



CELEBRATE FAMILY. CELEBRATE ADOPTION.

Join us as we celebrate the love, commitment and life-changing impact of adoption at this inspiring NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION.


This special gathering invites community members, adoptive families, foster families and child welfare professionals to come together in recognition of the importance of providing children with safe, loving and permanent homes.


FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 2026
12-2 P.M.
GAMBA RISTORANTE
455 E. 84th Drive, Merrillville, IN


FOSTER PARENTS WILL EARN 2.0 CEUs.


RSVP for this FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: We look forward to welcoming you. Please register to reserve your seat, as space is limited.


Questions? Please contact: Jacqilyn Acevez
219-757-1831 | [email protected]


Presented By:
• Geminus
• Indiana Department of Child Services
• Community Partners for Child Safety

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Gamba Ristorante, 455 East 84th Drive, Merrillville, United States

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