Brigham City, Utah attorney Dale Dorius has five children. Four of them are adopted. He believes so strongly in helping connect and create families that he's dedicated over 40 years to adoptions and birth-mother placements. He was recently honored by the United States Congressional Coalition on Adoption, with an Angel of Adoption award.

"Dorius' efforts have made a difference in families all over the world. Many birth mothers come to Utah because it is an adoption-friendly state. He handles many interstate and international adoptions. In addition, he's worked with the court system to handle foster care adoptions and placements."

One of Dorius' adopted children - Jennifer Reyes, is also an attorney who specializes in adoptions. Having seen the difference her father makes, she's now working to have the same positive influence in the lives of would-be families.

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