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Oklahoma's First Public Adoption

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Taylor, 13, answers the Honorable Richard W. Kirby, district judge, seventh judicial district, Oklahoma County, as he asks her whether she wishes to be adopted by Maylene and Steven Sorrels (left) at the Oklahoma Commission for Human Services meeting July 24. Latricia Clark, (right) OKDHS adoption supervisor, and Oklahoma City Attorney Lance Phillips (right) represents the family.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
Breanna Sorrels, 7, celebrates her new family … and her new backpack … at a party held in the Sorrels family honor July 24.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
Gabby Sorrels, 8, and her new brother, Jaden, help themselves to snacks at a party held in the Sorrels family honor.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
Aylee, 10, hugs her mom Maylene Sorrels as she and Steven Sorrels prepare to adopt four girls before the Oklahoma Commission for Human Services meeting July 24.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
Maylene and Steven Sorrels celebrate their family. Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
Nicole Sorrels, 10, looks forward to playing football with her four brothers and games with her five sisters.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
Steven Sorrels, (left to right) Taylor Sorrels, 13, Breanna Sorrels, 7, Maylene Sorrels, Nicole Sorrels, 10, and Gabby Sorrels, 8, celebrate their new beginnings as parents and daughters.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
The Sorrels: (front row, left to right) Cody, 12, Michael, 10, Dalton, 7, Jaden, 6; (second row, left to right) Taylor, 13, Breanna, 7, Maylene, Nicole, 10, Gabby, 8, Victoria, 6, and Aylee, 10; Steven.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
The Honorable Richard W. Kirby, district judge, seventh judicial district, Oklahoma County, swears in all members of the Sorrels family, as well as Latricia Clark, (right) OKDHS adoption supervisor, at the Oklahoma Commission for Human Services meeting July 24. Oklahoma City Attorney Lance Phillips (right) represents the family.Information about the photo is contained in the cutline
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