It’s all about love for one special boy.

Nike Garza, who spent half his life in foster care, has finally found his forever family — and enjoyed a huge celebration with 300 well-wishers to let him know how much he’s loved.

The overjoyed second-grader was fêted by loved ones last week when his adoption was made official inside a Collin County, Texas, courtroom. Armed with “May the Schwartz be with you” T-shirts, the adorable 8-year-old was formally adopted by David and Kristi Schwartz, who have two other children, including another adopted child.

The pint-size Dallas Cowboys fan was treated to epic swag, according to the local CBS affiliate, including a signed football by his favorite player, Dak Prescott, along with the entire 2019 team.

Buckner International, the agency that facilitated Nike’s adoption, tweeted, “Nike Garza has been in for 1,553 days (half of his life), and today he was by his forever family. Thank you to the @dallascowboys for making Nike’s day even more special! #HopeShinesHere.”

The tweet was accompanied by a heartwarming video of the youngster ensconced warmly by friends and — new — family.  

It’s a happy ending for Nike, especially considering that about 443,000 kids are currently in foster care in the US. Other kids who have warmed the internet’s heart include a 5-year-old in Michigan whose entire kindergarten class flooded the courtroom to root for him at his tear-jerking adoption hearing, and a Georgia girl who broke down in sobs after learning on her birthday that she’d be adopted.

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