15 Kids Get Adopted While Wearing Halloween Costumes in Adorable Courthouse Ceremony

A Halloween to remember!Just in time for the candy-filled holiday, 15 children wereadoptedinto 11 families on Friday at aspecial Halloween-themed event, according to co-host Family Support Services of North Florida.In addition towearing Halloween costumes, the inside of the Duval County Courthouse was all decked out for the occasion — filled with spooky ghosts, cobwebs and a collection of treats for all the kids.

Another sweet decoration came from one of the children being welcomed into their forever family.

“After 609 days I was adopted,” read a sign from Isaiah Littles, according to local news stationWJXT.

“We have wonderful families adopting these kids, giving them the love, stability they so desperately need. It’s a beautiful event,” added Kalil, who co-hosted the event.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.One of the children being adopted, a girl named Isabella, had long been part of her family’s lives, according to WJXT.

source: people.com