From foster to family: Zeke’s story

November 10, 2026
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This National Adoption Month, watch the foster-to-adopt story of young Zeke, who came to the Lawson family before his first birthday for short-term care. One year later, he officially has a big brother, baby sister, and two loving parents. “It brings so much joy seeing a case finalized and seeing a child finding their forever family,” says adoption specialist Jocelyn Van Dyke of Catholic Charities West Michigan.

Learn more about adoption services at Catholic Charities West Michigan.