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Dr. Fornes, better
known as Dr. Rachel by patients she treats as a chiropractor in
Cocoa Beach, is a devoted mother of six adopted children. She is
married to Al Neuharth, founder of USA Today. The Fornes-Neuharths
are a dynamic family who spread love and joy to everyone around
them. Dr. Rachel is quoted in PARADE Magazine as saying, "Children
teach you a selfless love. They render a joy that no one else can
give." Her husband added, "People say, 'aren't those kids
lucky' And we say: aren't we lucky!" The couple truly believes
that as adoptive parents they are the lucky ones.
The Fornes-Neuharths
are a multiethnic family. Dr. Rachel is a strong believer in trans-racial
adoption. She believes that no child should live in foster care
when thousands of couples are considering adoption. It is this need
to counsel, guide and assist prospective adoptive parents and help
infants and children that propelled Dr. Rachel to found Home At
Last. According to Dr. Rachel, "It's a blessing and a privilege
to be in a position to give a permanent home to children who need
one."
"Hopefully
the activities of Home At Last will result in fewer young women
terminating their pregnancies", says Dr. Fornes, "We highly
stress pre- and post-birth counseling. It's a win-win situation,
for both the birth mothers and the adoptive parents."
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