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.
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.
Staying for good
A nursing student talks about bonding with her new family after being adopted as a teen.
Caseworkers weigh in: advice to prospective parents
We asked five veteran caseworkers what families should think about before pursuing fostering and adopting and what makes families successful. This is what they told us.
Firsts with the Arntson family!
In this short video, a family talks about the many firsts they’ve experienced together since adopting a teen.
Outstanding Caseworker: Beth Volk
This Illinois caseworker says that being organized and having empathy for birth families are two keys to success.
“It’s OK to panic,” and other advice from an adoptive mother
Nicole Barlow wants people to know that she’s not a hero, she’s an average person who took a leap of faith when deciding to adopt five siblings.