2-Year-Old Arkansas Boy Adopted Over Zoom After Coronavirus Pandemic Canceled Court Hearings

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The Wieneke family did not let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from adopting 2-year-old Jaden

, the in-person adoption court date could no longer be held on April 16. However, the couple realized their court hearing could be held virtually with the same result.

They did just that, and soon enough, Jaden was officially adopted by the loving family during a Zoom video chat this month. "We see all the pictures after the adoption day -- they're standing there with the judge, everyone is smiling," Kimberly said. "We didn't get that.

Adoption Specialist Ashley Elam and Foster Care Worker Addie Martin both told KNWA that family services have remained committed to kids' safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. "It's really changed our whole interaction with these kids and the ability to check in on them," said Martin. Regardless of how the adoption took place, the Wienekes are over the moon that Jaden is officially a part of their family. "Sometimes it feels like not real, I mean we sit and look at him and we're like, 'He's ours,' " Kimberly said.is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication.

 

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babiespeacelove What an angel. Hes too adorable.

Super adorable

Omg..sweet face

Oh my goodness, what a cutie pie! ❤

Now this is a story worth reporting on!! Not the Kim and Kanye crap!

😍😍😍 soo cutee Hope he will get better life

Precious 💙

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He’s beautiful

What a precious little guy 😍😍😍😍

What a cutie!

I LOVE him 🥰😍

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Love seeing this!! I work for an adoption agency in FL and finalizing adoptions by Zoom is our new norm! We did 3 Zoom hearings last week and have 3 more this week! Doing our best not to let Corona keep these babies from their forever families! ❤️

What a beautiful little boy! So happy for him!

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Beautiful! 💕

He’s so adorably cute!

We have been having adoption hearings here in Las Vegas through audio/visual since with parties appearing. Just myself and the marshal in the courtroom.

I wish him a happy and safe life.

So adorable

he is so cute and I’m happy our court system is still working, when we can not physically attend court hearings

I so love his little face!!! Lord, please let him go to a great family who will love and cherish him!! 🥰🥰🥰

he’s so adorable

so cute and adorable, hope they become a good family together

Adorable

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