What I want foster and adoptive parents to know October 25, 2022 I went into foster care at the age of five years old. When I meet foster and adoptive parents, here…
“I was adopted into the perfect family for me” September 27, 2022 Victor was adopted when he was 12. Now an adult, he shares what made his adoptive family so right for…
Parents adopt 6 siblings from foster care: “The love is forever” August 7, 2023 Discover how adopting from foster care has brought more love and fulfillment to this family than they could have imagined.
Creating an affirming home for LGBTQ+ youth as a foster or adoptive parent June 14, 2022 According to some studies, almost 1 in 3 youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+. Here are steps you can…
“I want people who are thinking about adopting to look beyond babies and toddlers” May 27, 2022 Kandice Harmon spent most of the first eight years of her life in foster care. And she has a message…
“I fell in love with both boys. There is an earnest sincereness to them.” July 29, 2022 Michael and Shay were moved to adopt a pair of siblings. Now, the boys really complete their family!
Foster and adoptive mom of 15 years: “Teens are great!” September 1, 2023 Melissa is the adoptive mother of three children and continues to foster many more. Here's her advice.
New ad campaign highlights the rewards of adopting teens October 4, 2022 Each year, almost 20,000 young people age out of care before being adopted. That's why AdoptUSKids is shining a spotlight…
Caseworkers share what makes a great foster parent August 11, 2022 What makes a great foster parent? That's a question we've asked dozens of caseworkers over the years. Here's what they've…
Summer ideas for kids in foster care or adoptive homes July 3, 2023 Surf's up! Here's how to make this summer a great one.