On Friday, 20th November 2026, the Ventura Superior Court will celebrate “Court Adoption and Permanency Month” during the month of November.
This year’s celebration will bring together families, court staff, judicial officers, child advocates, and community partners to celebrate and finalize the adoptions of children by families.
This year, a special adoption calendar will take place on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Courtroom J6 at the Juvenile Justice Center, 4353 E. Vineyard Avenue, in Oxnard.
Adoptions will be finalized for several children, and Certificates of Family Membership will be presented. Families will have photo opportunities in front of a balloon arch celebrating this commemorative day, along with light bites and games for the kids to enjoy in the common area while waiting for the courtroom to open shortly before 1 PM. This event is open to the public and media.
National Adoption Day is collectively celebrated nationwide on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children waiting to be adopted across the United States, hoping to find their forever home. For several years, judges, attorneys, court staff, foster care professionals, child advocates, law enforcement personnel, and community partners have come together to celebrate and recognize the importance of this special day.