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Family Celebration Day


To honor families who have been successfully reunited with their children, the DC Superior Court’s Family Court and the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency hosted their first Family Celebration Day on June 4, 2011. Family Court judges, elected officials, community-based organizations, and local service providers were on hand to help the families celebrate their accomplishments. Michael Smith, retired NBA power forward and former member of the Washington Wizards, conducted a basketball clinic for the children in attendance.

In 2010, over 200 D.C. children were reunified with their parents or guardians after being temporarily placed in foster homes or with relatives. These parents worked hard to get their lives in order and make sure they could take care of their children. The children are now back with their families and no longer in foster care. It is these reunified families and their achievements that were honored at Family Celebration Day.

Family Celebration Day 2011 video – Including remarks by Chief Judge Satterfield, Congresswoman Norton and Mayor Gray

Gallery of Family Celebration Day Images

Volunteers at the Registration TableVolunteers at the Registration Table
Volunteers at the Registration Table Two Family Court Magistrate JudgesTwo Family Court Magistrate Judges
Two Family Court Magistrate Judges Four Family Court judgesFour Family Court judges
Four Family Court judges Enjoying the CookoutEnjoying the Cookout
Enjoying the Cookout A Good Game of Hoops After Michael Smith Provided the Group with PointersA Good Game of Hoops After Michael Smith Provided the Group with Pointers
A Good Game of Hoops After Michael Smith Provided the Group with Pointers The Clown ApplaudsThe Clown Applauds
The Clown Applauds A Magistrate Judge Provides a LiftA Magistrate Judge Provides a Lift
A Magistrate Judge Provides a Lift Judge Bush Speaks to the CrowdJudge Bush Speaks to the Crowd
Judge Bush Speaks to the Crowd Congresswoman Norton Speaks to the CrowdCongresswoman Norton Speaks to the Crowd
Congresswoman Norton Speaks to the Crowd Congresswoman Norton with Emma Ward, a Ms. Senior DC 2011 ContestantCongresswoman Norton with Emma Ward, a Ms. Senior DC 2011 Contestant
Congresswoman Norton with Emma Ward, a Ms. Senior DC 2011 Contestant Chief Judge Satterfield Speaks to the CrowdChief Judge Satterfield Speaks to the Crowd
Chief Judge Satterfield Speaks to the Crowd Mayor Gray Speaks to the CrowdMayor Gray Speaks to the Crowd
Mayor Gray Speaks to the Crowd Mayor GrayMayor Gray
Mayor Gray The VolunteersThe Volunteers
The Volunteers Family Court Judges Take a PhotoFamily Court Judges Take a Photo
Family Court Judges Take a Photo Judicial Giant and NBA StarJudicial Giant and NBA Star
Judicial Giant and NBA Star



Family Celebration Day In the News:


DateArticle
6/4/11Family Celebration Day
Courtesy of Fox 5, WTTG
To see the video, click here >
6/4/11Parents who have been reunited with children being honored in DC this weekend
Courtesy of Washington Post
To read the article, click here >


Latest Press Releases & Advisories:


05/31/2011Family Celebration Day 2011

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