New doc explores joys, challenges of one Illinois family’s adoption journey

“Hayden & Her Family” premieres Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WORLD Channel.

New doc explores joys, challenges of one Illinois family’s adoption journey
A Thanksgiving photo of the Curry family in 2016. Courtesy of WORLD Channel
New doc explores joys, challenges of one Illinois family’s adoption journey
A Thanksgiving photo of the Curry family in 2016. Courtesy of WORLD Channel

New doc explores joys, challenges of one Illinois family’s adoption journey

“Hayden & Her Family” premieres Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WORLD Channel.

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Elizabeth and Jud Curry always knew they wanted a big family. The Illinois couple has 12 children, five of whom are adopted from Vietnam and China. A new documentary offers an honest look at their parenting and adoption journey.

Reset learns more about the family and film.

GUESTS: May Tchao, producer and director of Hayden & Her Family

Elizabeth Curry, adoptive parent

Jud Curry, adoptive parent