“Adopting a teen rocks your world—in wonderful and unexpected ways”
A Minnesota social worker talks about the process of adopting her daughter.
AdoptUSKids
AdoptUSKids authors include experts in child welfare, communications, evaluation, and/or technology from across the United States. Together, they drive the AdoptUSKids project, as it supports foster and adoptive families, raises awareness about the nationwide need for more of these families, and provides resources to child welfare systems and professionals.
Unexpected gains
“Sometimes when your heart is telling you to get to know a child, the message might be to not overthink it, and to take it a step at a time.”
Understanding childhood grief and loss
Understanding the causes and effects of grief and loss and how you can help your child heal.
Outstanding Caseworker: Michael Graves
In less than a year, this Oklahoma permanency worker has inspired a family and a CASA volunteer to sing his praises for the support he provides to foster parents and birth families.
How is COVID-19 affecting children in foster care?
As with many crises, this one is hitting vulnerable people the worst. And it’s possible that more children will be in need of safe, loving homes as we move toward a “new normal.”
Outstanding Caseworker: Courtney Croley
“Many times I’ve thought: Why do I come back every single day? Ultimately, I keep coming back because I know that I am making a difference.”