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This month on the In the Balance podcast, our guest is District Associate Judge Richelle Mahaffey. She shares her insights on Adoption Day in her courtroom. Judge Mahaffey serves in Iowa's 8th Judicial District and has presided over numerous adoption cases. Website: www.iowacourts.gov YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iowacourts8702 X: https://twitter.com/IowaCourts   Music: Item Title:                      Inspirational Strings Logo Item URL:                        https://elements.envato.com/inspirational-strings-logo-XUG4BU3 Item ID:                         XUG4BU3 Author Username:                 Oasis_Music Licensee:                        State of Iowa Judicial Branch IT Registered Project Name:         In the Balance Podcast License Date:                    January 17th, 2024 Item License Code:               AY7ZT3DRG8 

A Love That Costs Something - Adoption Day 2025 - Ryan MacDonald - (11/23/25) by Jubilee Church Sunset Hills

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Send us a text and chime in!Friday, November 7th was a beautiful day with wonderful weather for the celebration of children being adopted into their forever families at the Yavapai County Juvenile Justice Center. This year for Adoption Day families were greeted by the friendly critters from Tiny Tots Mobile Petting Farm in Dewey which included fainting goats, a sheep named George, bunnies, chickens, and a turkey named Timmy. The Cat in the Hat was also there to celebrate with the families. Amazing balloon creations were provided by Adoption Day staple Cody Williams from QT Entertainment. Engine 71 from Prescott Fire Department, along with Deputy Do... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-county-celebrates-children-finding-forever-homes/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Your Adoption Day Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Episode Summary In part 7 of our 1 John series, Pastor Michael shares the moving story of Roxie's adult adoption to illustrate what God does for us through Jesus. We're not just forgiven criminals - we're adopted heirs with a new identity, a new family, and a secure place in God's household forever. Through Roman adoption practices, we discover the full meaning of becoming children of God. Key Points - Roman adoption was permanent and gave full rights as heirs - adopted children could never be disinherited - When we trust in Jesus, God rewrites our birth certificate and makes us permanent family members - Joining God's family means leaving the world's toxic family system that rejects Him - If we trust Jesus, we are children of God NOW, though what we will become hasn't yet been fully revealed - Sanctification is the lifelong process of becoming more like Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit Main Takeaway You're not just rescued from sin - you're adopted as a son. God doesn't merely forgive; He creates family. We don't seek purity to get into the family, but because we ARE in the family. Memorable Quotes - "You're not just rescued from sin — you're adopted as a son." - "When Jesus saved you, He didn't just spring you out of slavery or bail you out of death row; He rewrote your birth certificate." - "Better to be black sheep in The Family of God than the golden calf in a family that rejects God." - "A Gospel that does not require surrender of self is not The Gospel." - "God's Love does not merely forgive; it creates family." - "You're not just pardoned — you're adopted. You're not just forgiven — you're family." Reflection Question Do you see yourself as merely a forgiven sinner, or as a fully adopted child of God with permanent status in His family? Tune in to hear the touching story of Roxie's adult adoption and discover how Roman adoption practices reveal the permanent, transformative nature of becoming God's child. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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It's the 50th anniversary of the legendary Hampton Cassic Horse Show! Today Rappaport to the Rescue goes live from the event I host every year, adoption day, and I'm joined by some very famous faces, designer extraordinaire, Donna Karan, equestrian and philanthropist, Georgina Bloomberg and my new co-cost Stefania De Felice. A huge thanks to the Equus Foundation for putting this event on and my pal Valerie Angeli. For her tireless efforts.EPISODE NOTES: Donna Karan & Georgina Bloomberg with me Live from the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Adoption DayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

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The Good Vibe Tribe: Super Dog Adoption Day! full 276 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:32:06 +0000 ZCDYEu8cje8pnKt54ykmpGkMH66ud35b latest,wwbx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wwbx,society & culture The Good Vibe Tribe: Super Dog Adoption Day! Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link

Our movie guy Ben O'Shea was in reviewing A Minecraft Movie and he told Clairsy & Lisa about the brand new 4D experience he had watching the movie. Some buskers in London are causing havoc for a workplace where people have resorted to working in cupboards to get away from the noise. In The Shaw Report, tributes are pouring in for Val Kilmer following his death yesterday. Lisa had to help Clairsy this morning after he bit into his unusually large tongue. Former Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin joined Clairsy & Lisa to chat about Saturday's Greyhounds As Pets W.A Adoption Day. Yesterday a commuter train in Sydney had a fault which left it's doors wide open so Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones to ask, what malfunctioned. Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton came into the studio to tell CLairsy & Lisa what he's doing to win our votes in the upcoming Federal election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin joined Clairsy & Lisa in the studio to talk about Greyounds As Pets W.A Adoption Day and he brought a four legged friend with him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I wonder what it would be like for a child longing to have his or her adoptive parents come to pick them up from the sad life situation that they were living in.  In working with orphan children in Belarus, they long for parents to love them.  Sadly, that country does not allow their children… Read more

I wonder what it would be like for a child longing to have his or her adoptive parents come to pick them up from the sad life situation that they were living in.  In working with orphan children in Belarus, they long for parents to love them.  Sadly, that country does not allow their children… Read more

The gathering of two families in a Calhoun County courtroom just before Thanksgiving 2024 brought an official end to the process of adoption for four children and their parents. It doesn't take long - just a few minutes of ceremonial speeches before Judge John Hallacy signed the papers making it official. Then the celebrating can begin. Judge Hallacy shared his thoughts about the Adoption Day event with Community Matters.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Adoption ResourcesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

Joe Timmer and his wife are not unfamiliar with parenthood. With three biological children, they felt a calling toward foster care and adoption.Just before Thanksgiving 2024, the Timmer's were back in a Calhoun County courtroom to officially welcome two more children - a brother and sister - into their family.It was all part of an annual event called Adoption Day (the first one since the COVID-19 pandemic) in which a couple of families' routine adoption finalization is put in the spotlight to underscore the life-changing event that gives children and adults a family.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Adoption ResourcesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

Adoption Day 2024- Bryan Mowrey - (11/24/24) by Jubilee Church

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber will hold a two-day summit next month for community leaders to discuss ways to help reduce the housing shortage in the area. A longtime community volunteer from St. Joseph will be in Detroit Thursday to receive an honor at the 2024 Governor's Service Awards.  The Berrien County Trial Court will hold its annual Adoption Day celebration on Monday, November 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber will hold a two-day summit next month for community leaders to discuss ways to help reduce the housing shortage in the area. A longtime community volunteer from St. Joseph will be in Detroit Thursday to receive an honor at the 2024 Governor's Service Awards.  The Berrien County Trial Court will hold its annual Adoption Day celebration on Monday, November 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber will hold a two-day summit next month for community leaders to discuss ways to help reduce the housing shortage in the area. A longtime community volunteer from St. Joseph will be in Detroit Thursday to receive an honor at the 2024 Governor's Service Awards.  The Berrien County Trial Court will hold its annual Adoption Day celebration on Monday, November 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber will hold a two-day summit next month for community leaders to discuss ways to help reduce the housing shortage in the area. A longtime community volunteer from St. Joseph will be in Detroit Thursday to receive an honor at the 2024 Governor's Service Awards.  The Berrien County Trial Court will hold its annual Adoption Day celebration on Monday, November 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the sermon titled "Adoption Day," Pastor Michael explores the story of Saul's transformation in Acts 9:10-19, focusing on the powerful moment when Ananias, an ordinary believer, is called to lay hands on Saul, the feared persecutor of Christians. Drawing parallels to our own spiritual journeys, Pastor Michael emphasizes that we are all in process—whether, like Saul, we're in the beginning stages of encountering Christ or, like Ananias, positioned to help others find their way to Him. Through baptism, we not only obey God's command but also signify our adoption into His family, leaving our old selves behind and stepping into a new life in Christ. Pastor Michael encourages listeners to take their next step in faith and to bring others along on the journey to salvation. #church #jesus #2023 #jesuschrist #focuschurch #church #2023 #raleigh #triangle —— Subscribe to the latest sermons. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://givetofocus.com

In this episode of the Foster Fathers Podcast, we take a deep dive into life after adoption day. Kyle, fresh from adopting his kids, shares his raw and honest reflections on what it's really like in the days and weeks that follow this life-changing event. While adoption day is filled with celebration, what happens after is often unexpected and emotional in ways you might not anticipate.In this candid conversation, Kyle talks about:The expectations he had going into adoption and how the reality differed in both beautiful and challenging ways.Navigating the unknown—what changes (and what doesn't) when adoption becomes official.The one surprising thing Kyle didn't realize would happen after adoption day, and how it impacted him and his family.The emotional and practical transitions that occur as you move from fostering to being a permanent family.Whether you're preparing for your own adoption day, already on the other side of it, or just curious about what happens next, Kyle's insights offer comfort, validation, and a few surprises. Tune in for an honest look at the joys and adjustments that come with this new chapter.

Tubes takes part in the Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim for the second year, hearing from some of his fellow 3,000 participants. Producer Rhea joins Kaz in the studio for Free-Plug Friday, catching up with Carly from Birchgrove Feline Assistance for details of their Project Purrfect adoption event tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This interview first aired on Wednesday the 29th of May, 2024 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM fill-in breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Sharon Terry from the Shepparton animal shelter about their upcoming cat adoption day. Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging community members to find a perfect companion for the winter and give one of the many cats and kittens currently at the Shepparton Animal Shelter a forever loving home. Cat Adoption Day: Saturday 1 June, 10am-2pm, 125 Wanganui Road, Shepparton Adoption fees reduced: $30 for cats over 12 months, $100 for kittens. Over 40 cats and kittens seeking homes Adoption fees for cats over 12 months of age have been reduced to only $30, whilst the adoption fee for kittens is $100. No appointments are necessary, just turn up during the specified times for a meet and greet. Adopting not only changes the life of the cat you adopt, it also frees up space in the Shelter so they can take in new animals in need. Animal Shelter staff encourage people planning to attend the day to check out the available cats online on Council's website and choose their favourite feline friend. There is also an online pet adoption questionnaire which can be completed before you get to the Shelter to save time on arrival. All cats have been vet checked, desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for worms and fleas and are ready to take home on the day. Don't forget to bring a carrier to take your new furry friend home, or you can purchase one from the Shelter on the day. Visit the adoption page on Council's website to discover the cats and kittens available. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131. Listen to One FM Breakfast weekdays on 98.5 One FM 6am-9am. The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

Extra time is where each month we are going to bring you more about what's going on within the agency by going behind the scenes on projects and campaigns that we are currently working on; giving you important dates for your diary,and we'll also occasionally feature case studies of some of the children that we are currently finding families for, and much more. In this episode we are taking a look at our brand new campaign with Sarah, a member of our welcome team and our marketing team; I'll be chatting with Amanda about our recent Adoption Day and also Catrin, one of our social workers here at Adoption Now about the brand new, regional campaign Adoption North West. And then we'll finish up the episode with the start of our brand new, monthly feature – getting you ready to adopt. In this series of interviews with our Welcome Team Manager Dan; we will be running through each step of the process that you can expect to form your adoption story. Today we are going right back to the very beginning and talk about Initial enquiry Forms. Our Online Information Events for May are as follows: Wednesday 15th May at 12pm Wednesday 29th May at 5pm To book your place simply head over to www.adoptionnow.org.uk/events and click on the best date for you. If you are thinking about adoption or would like to start your adoption story you can always visit our website, which is www.adoptionnow.org.uk or you can call our Information Line on 01204 336096 where a member of our team will be only too happy to answer any questions that you may have and help you to start your adoption story.

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Adoption Day 2023 - Bryan & Rachel Mowrey with Brian & Rachel Barr - (11/19/23) by Jubilee Church

Friday, November 3rd was another festive day at the Juvenile Justice Center for children being adopted into their forever families at the Yavapai Fall Adoption Day event. As families arrived at the Juvenile Justice Center, they were greeted by critters from the Itty-Bitty Petting Zoo, Dreamer the miniature horse, Chili Bean the Clown, and an Adoption Day staple, Cody Williams, the balloon genius with QT Entertainment Prescott Fire Engine 75, Chino Valley Police Officer Sellers and his K-9 partner, Sirius, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Deputy Do-Right and the Prescott SWAT Team and their armored vehicle interacted with children and families... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/10-children-adopted-at-yavapai-fall-adoption-day-event/Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

On today's show, we talked about how Paulina wants to do her gender reveal, Jason talked about getting his back waxed, and we had a surprise for Fred's Adoption Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adoption Day 2022 - Elijah & Anna Stanley and Jordan & Lissy Dillon - (11/20/22) by Jubilee Church

Today - Laughter, tears, flowers, and two toddlers hugging each other to the delight of onlookers, was just part of the scene that unfolded in Cochise County Superior Judge Terry Bannon's courtroom Friday.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are working with an adoption agency, you might miss out on one thing you must consider self-matching your adoption.  I know that might sound counterintuitive, but this one step could make a difference in the overall speed of your private adoption.  Today I will walk you through how to make this work so that you can match faster and make the most of your investment with your adoption agency.Learn About The Private Adoption Process:Join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachPicking the right adoption path for your family: www.myadoptioncoach.com/startWork With An Adoption Profile Expert:Need help to create, edit or share your adoption profile? Let's work together! www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileWant to meet with me 1:1 to get your questions answered? Book a call here: www.myadoptioncoach.com/questionWant to use social media ads to self-match your adoption?  Get the step-by-step process www.myadoptioncoach.com/ads101Join The Adoption Profile Contest: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/contest

Mark Kyungsoo Bias speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his poem “Adoption Day,” which appears in The Common's new spring issue. Mark talks about the inspiration and process behind the poem, which looks at issues like memory, immigration, and racism in post-9/11 America, all through the lens of a family experience. Mark also discusses his approach to language, sound, line breaks, and more, and the methods and techniques he's found helpful in revising poetry. He reads two additional poems published in The Common: “Meeting My Mother” and “Visitor.” Mark Kyungsoo Bias is the recipient of the 2022 Joseph Langland Prize from the Academy of American Poets and the 2020 William Matthews Poetry Prize. A semi-finalist for the 92Y Discovery Prize, he has been offered support from Bread Loaf, Kundiman, and Tin House. He is a recent graduate of the MFA program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has work published or forthcoming in The Adroit Journal, Best New Poets, The Common, PANK, Poets.org, and Washington Square Review, among other journals. ­­Read Mark's poems in The Common at thecommononline.org/tag/mark-kyungsoo-bias/ Read more from Mark at markkyungsoobias.com, or follow him on Twitter at @mk_bias. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Twitter @CommonMag. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. Her debut novel is forthcoming from Putnam Books. Her stories appear in the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House Online, and Mississippi Review. She is a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow. Say hello on Twitter @Public_Emily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mark Kyungsoo Bias speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his poem “Adoption Day,” which appears in The Common's new spring issue. Mark talks about the inspiration and process behind the poem, which looks at issues like memory, immigration, and racism in post-9/11 America, all through the lens of a family experience. Mark also discusses his approach to language, sound, line breaks, and more, and the methods and techniques he's found helpful in revising poetry. He reads two additional poems published in The Common: “Meeting My Mother” and “Visitor.” Mark Kyungsoo Bias is the recipient of the 2022 Joseph Langland Prize from the Academy of American Poets and the 2020 William Matthews Poetry Prize. A semi-finalist for the 92Y Discovery Prize, he has been offered support from Bread Loaf, Kundiman, and Tin House. He is a recent graduate of the MFA program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has work published or forthcoming in The Adroit Journal, Best New Poets, The Common, PANK, Poets.org, and Washington Square Review, among other journals. ­­Read Mark's poems in The Common at thecommononline.org/tag/mark-kyungsoo-bias/ Read more from Mark at markkyungsoobias.com, or follow him on Twitter at @mk_bias. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Twitter @CommonMag. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. Her debut novel is forthcoming from Putnam Books. Her stories appear in the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House Online, and Mississippi Review. She is a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow. Say hello on Twitter @Public_Emily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

Mark Kyungsoo Bias speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his poem “Adoption Day,” which appears in The Common's new spring issue. Mark talks about the inspiration and process behind the poem, which looks at issues like memory, immigration, and racism in post-9/11 America, all through the lens of a family experience. Mark also discusses his approach to language, sound, line breaks, and more, and the methods and techniques he's found helpful in revising poetry. He reads two additional poems published in The Common: “Meeting My Mother” and “Visitor.” Mark Kyungsoo Bias is the recipient of the 2022 Joseph Langland Prize from the Academy of American Poets and the 2020 William Matthews Poetry Prize. A semi-finalist for the 92Y Discovery Prize, he has been offered support from Bread Loaf, Kundiman, and Tin House. He is a recent graduate of the MFA program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has work published or forthcoming in The Adroit Journal, Best New Poets, The Common, PANK, Poets.org, and Washington Square Review, among other journals. ­­Read Mark's poems in The Common at thecommononline.org/tag/mark-kyungsoo-bias/ Read more from Mark at markkyungsoobias.com, or follow him on Twitter at @mk_bias. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Twitter @CommonMag. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. Her debut novel is forthcoming from Putnam Books. Her stories appear in the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House Online, and Mississippi Review. She is a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow. Say hello on Twitter @Public_Emily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Adoption Day at the Ahway Island Animal Shelter and Larry Iguana is grateful for his Shelter family.

This is your personal invitation to hear about Mel's adoption day! Tash and Mel talk a little bit about the Mangled Spaces of foster care, adoption, and the grief and joy with both. As promised in the episode: the scripture verse referenced (that we couldn't pull out of thin air!) is James 1:27. And the statistic Mel stumbled to articulate is: if one family in one of every 3 churches in the United States adopted a child, there would be no more children waiting for adoption.

Enjoy our first BONUS EPISODE where we celebrate Lara finally being able to adopt Hunter and Jax! We discuss the ups and downs of a long, rewarding process. Thanks for letting us share this moment with you. We hope you enjoy! 

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Twenty years ago, the People confirmed that Patricia J. Titus was the "Right Choice for Justice," and elected her as Judge of the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles. With Exodus 18:21 as her foundation, Judge Titus' campaign was set apart from its inception. Because of her character, integrity, professional ability and legacy of community involvement, her candidacy garnered endorsements from a broad cross section of national, state, and local elected officials, pastors, community leaders, judges and attorneys. Since February, 2009, Judge Titus has been assigned to the Inglewood Superior Court where she hears requests for domestic violence and civil harassment restraining orders and presides over the Drug Court. In honor of her 20th year as a judge and as a community service, she has published the book, “F.R.I.E.N.D.S. for LIFE: 7 Keys to Supporting Loved Ones Experiencing Domestic Violence.” Using the word “friends” as an acronym, Judge Titus educates, enlightens and empowers the reader by providing an easy-to-follow guide on how to support the people experiencing domestic abuse in their lives. Judge Titus served as the Judicial Advisor for the California Legislative Black Caucus' Black History exhibit which was on display in the Capitol Rotunda in Sacramento, in San Francisco in the Great Hall of the California Judicial Council and here, in Los Angeles, at the California African American Museum. The exhibit, entitled “And Justice for All,” acknowledged and celebrated the 70th anniversary of the appointment of the first African American Superior Court judge to preside over a California courtroom as well as commemorated the 50th anniversary of the appointment of the first African American Appellate Court justice. Judge Titus has also participated in the Superior Court's “Adoption Day” where she finalized the adoption of over 40 children into loving homes and she has administered the oath of office to numerous public officials and civic leaders. Prior to her election, she enjoyed a 15-year career as a criminal prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. A top-level felony trial attorney, she established a reputation for excellence in trial and received national media acclaim when she convicted a prominent Ladera Heights businessman of the domestic violence drowning murder of Michael Jackson's former sister-in-law, Delores “Dee Dee” Jackson, who was the former wife of Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5. In the trial of this case, she worked with the Trial Support Department of the DA's Office to draw a female autopsy figure so that the victim's 58 blunt force traumatic injuries could be accurately detailed. The female autopsy form remains in use to date. Prior to her trial, all victims had been depicted using a male autopsy figure. Her successful prosecution of this case was profiled on Court TV and is highlighted in the book, “For the People,” which chronicles the history of high-profile prosecutions in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office from 1850-2000. While in the DA's office, Judge Titus wrote the first draft of legislation now known as “The Safely Surrendered Baby Law (S.B. 1368).” Under this legislation, within 72-hours of birth, a mother may surrender her newborn child confidentially at an emergency room or fire station without fear of prosecution for child endangerment or abandonment. Judge Titus is a charter and life member of the Association of African American California Judicial Officers, the California Association of Black Lawyers, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc., and the John M. Langston Bar Association. She is a member of the American Bar Association Judicial Council, California Judges Association, National Bar Association Judicial Council and the National Association of Women Judges. Judge Titus is a past president of Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc., a former trustee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and a former board member of the National Bar Association, California Women Lawyers, John M. Langston Bar Association, Multicultural Bar Alliance, and Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. Judge Titus was born and raised in Los Angeles. She received her bachelor's degree from Stanford University and juris doctorate from the UCLA School of Law. Judge Titus is a member of the Harbor Area Chapter (CA) of The Links, Incorporated and the Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is also a Registered Parliamentarian and a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and a member of Toastmasters International with the designation of Distinguished Toastmaster. In her free time, Judge Titus enjoys exercising, shopping, traveling and Happy Planning.

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HSM Series: i no longer. Title: Your Adoption Day Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11 Speaker: Mike Lowrie Date: July 10, 2019