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How a famous movie inspired a Detroit teacher to adopt a student so she can stay in school
An emotional movie has become the catalyst for a family’s life-changing decision to adopt. Nicole Brabson, a Mumford High School teacher, and her husband were inspired by the 2024 film Sound of Hope, which follows the real-life story of 22 families in Texas that adopted all 77 foster children in their neighborhood. Brabson first saw…
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