“We didn’t know what we were looking for until we found it”
A mother talks about overcoming her fears and doubts to adopt four siblings from foster care.
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.
6 tips for foster parents preparing for reunification
The majority of children in foster care are reunified with their birth family, and foster parents must support that outcome. In this post, we offer suggestions for smoothing the transition.
Outstanding Caseworker: Laura Wilson
Don’t take things personally, know that children will heal, and other thoughts from a West Virginia caseworker.
Couldn’t we all use more feel-good?
Parents who foster and adopt share what they are most thankful for this holiday season and throughout the year.
Saying “yes” to Carlo
When the Hatla family adopted a son of a different race, they expanded their world in unexpected ways.
Following her spirit
A Louisiana mom who works with kids in need adopts a daughter.