Reaching out to a student—and gaining a daughter
Gigi Kean didn’t think that teenagers wanted to be adopted. Then she got to know Maci.
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.
Don’t wait for a perfect time. Because teens need families now.
A man from church helped James Owen when he was a teen. He is committed to doing the same for other children today.
Let’s hear from the dads!
We convened a panel of five dads to share their perspectives about adopting—and specifically about adopting teens.
Foster or adopt: can I really do this?
Here are a few things we often talk about with people who are wondering if fostering or adoption from foster care is right for them.
10 favorite “firsts” from families who adopted teens
We asked families who follow us on Facebook to share a few of their favorite firsts with us. This is what they told us.
Staying for good
A nursing student talks about bonding with her new family after being adopted as a teen.