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Yesterday, a little girl named Bunny* ripped through her Christmas gifts. She tore
into a box to reveal a new Minnie Mouse doll - her favorite. The 18-month-old gave
the doll a hug, twirling around in her shiny red dress.
This was also Bunny's first Christmas as part of her "forever family."
Please support Children's Law Center so we can ensure more children like Bunny have
safe, stable homes. [[link removed]]
Serena Parks - Bunny's adoptive mom - grew up in a foster home with a generous,
loving family who accepted her as one of their own. Her positive experience in foster
care led her to become a foster parent for dozens of DC children over the years.
But Bunny was family even before she was a foster child. Ms. Parks grew up with
Bunny's grandmother - the two were foster sisters. Ms. Parks knew that Bunny's mom
struggled with mental health issues, so she immediately made room in her life and
her home for the little baby.
When it became clear that Bunny's mom was not going to be able to care for her daughter,
Children's Law Center knew it was time to give Bunny the security of being adopted
by Ms. Parks. We had watched their love for each other grow stronger every day.
With the adoption official, Ms. Parks is now planning for all the fun things they
will do together in the coming year - including a trip to the Caribbean.
As a mother who adopted my sons from foster care, I remember the excitement of celebrating
Christmas as a family. As you gather with family and friends this holiday season,
please take a moment to help children like Bunny find their forever homes. [[link removed]]
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With gratitude,

Judith Sandalow
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P.S. Thanks to a generous challenge donation by The Andrew and Julie Klingenstein
Family Fund, first-time gifts of $500 or more [[link removed]]
and all Kite Club [[link removed]]
gifts of $1,500 or more [[link removed]]
will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a combined total of $50,000, if you make
your gift by December 31st. Please make a generous gift today. [[link removed]]
* We always provide clients the option to change their name or use initials when
sharing their story. Names and nicknames in this story have not been changed.
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