A Haitian orphan's long journey home

A year ago, Ila Yslande Ann Hubner was one of several hundred children living in Haitian orphanages when an earthquake devastated the country. The crisis accelerated Ila's adoption process for Christie and Dave Hubner of Frederick. On Thursday, a judge finalized the adoption.

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At home in Frederick, Christie Hubner prepares to do daughter Ila's hair.

Katherine Frey / The Washington Post

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