News Release: Several Children Adopted at Yavapai Fall Adoption Day

Published on November 19, 2025

NEWS RELEASE

Superior Court in Yavapai County
Contact: Brittany O’Neil, Deputy Court Administrator
Phone: 928-771-3168
Email: boneil@courts.az.gov

November 7, 2025

YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA – 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-Right with the Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office all spent time with the children and families who attended the event. The families also enjoyed a bounce house and yard games throughout the afternoon. Yavapai County Juvenile Probation Staff kept the hot dogs fresh and ready on the BBQ and families and friends celebrating the special day were also served cupcakes, freshly made popcorn, and other yummy snacks by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers. Photographers Christine Beyea and Jodi Champion were both on hand to capture memories for the families both in and outside of the courtroom.

Following the hearings, pictures were taken in the courtroom with Presiding Juvenile Judge Anna Young. Each child adopted was able to select a handmade quilt lovingly sewn by local quilting group Mountain Top Quilters. The newly adopted children were also able to select a cuddly stuffed animal, a new book, and each child received their own personalized copy of the Dr. Seuss book, Oh the Places You’ll Go!

Judge Anna Young shared “I’m so thankful that with the efforts of our court staff, CASA and Juvenile Probation staff and volunteers, we were able to host another fun-filled Adoption Day at the Juvenile Justice Center in Prescott. The families all had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the activities and treats made possible by the generous funding from Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation. I had a great time helping the loving families who participated in the event with finalizing their adoptions.”

These events would not be possible without help from many people and organizations. Thank you:

• Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation for providing the funds to create such a fun and festive atmosphere for our children and families

• Mountain Top Quilters Guild for keeping us supplied all year with beautiful quilts to give to our children on their special day

• Cody Williams from QT Entertainment

• Laura Hamblin as The Cat in the Hat

• Our fabulous CASA volunteers and staff

• The amazing BBQ skills of Yavapai County Juvenile Probation staff

• Yavapai County Facilities Department, for their prep work at the Juvenile Justice Center

• Local First Responders and staff from Prescott Fire Department and Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office

For more information about fostering and adoption go to:
https://dcs.az.gov/fosteradoption/provide-permanency-child-through-adoption

Interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Please visit:
www.casaofyavapaicounty.org to find out if being a CASA would be a good fit for you.

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