Who was Michaela DePrince adopted by?

In 1999 American couple Elaine and Charles DePrince adopted her along with another girl, her friend Mia. The girls were raised in New Jersey with the DePrinces’ nine other natural and adopted children.

How old was Michaela DePrince when she was adopted?

I thought people would hate me for my skin condition. I thought that was going to be the only issue — not because I was a black girl. I was adopted when I was 4 years old with my best friend, Mia.

How many kids does Michaela DePrince have?

DePrince and her husband Charles have adopted nine children, and had two biological sons. Two of Michaela’s brothers died before she was born, and a third died when she was young.