“Don’t be afraid to adopt teenagers” September 21, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 21, 2021 A single mother of three living in South Carolina fulfills a dream by adopting two daughters from Alabama.
Waiting too long? Expand your view and gain experience September 9, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 9, 2021 Advice for prospective parents who are searching for a child to adopt from foster care.
Outstanding Caseworker: Stacie Miller September 1, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 1, 2021 · Last modified September 2, 2021 “Like a good social worker, a good foster parent is passionate about helping kids. They don’t give up when things get hard. They can continue to love, no matter what happens.”
“Reinventing normal”: A Florida family adopts a teenager and a sibling pair August 24, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 24, 2021 · Last modified September 21, 2021 “I think we need to approach ‘normal’ differently…I’m glad to be able to play a part in readjusting how people view adopting older kids or adopting siblings…It can make a big impact.”
Supporting sexual orientation and gender identity and expression in children August 12, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 12, 2021 · Last modified August 26, 2021 Advocate at school and in the community, look for role models, say “yes” to the dress, and other advice from a child psychologist and parent of a gender-expansive child.
“Hair shouldn’t be an obstacle in foster parenting” August 5, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 5, 2021 · Last modified August 24, 2021 A Mississippi social worker talks about the qualities of a good foster parent, including honoring a child’s culture and working toward reunification.
