Outstanding Caseworker: Joy Nyhuis-Wing
In 21 years of social work, Joy Nyhuis-Wing has learned the importance of educating foster parents, getting them the resources they need—and letting them vent.
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.
Live and learn!
Parenting advice from five families who adopted children and teens from foster care.
Outstanding Caseworker: Kimberly Roberts
A Tennessee caseworker credits faith, flexibility, and organization for her success in working with children and teens.
A couple’s plans change—and a family grows
A North Carolina mother talks about adoption and fostering, from newborns to teenagers.
Outstanding Caseworker: Oneida Petrino
A Colorado caseworker shares what she enjoys about working with families in a small town.
“We did not have a plan. Our hearts were wide open.”
A mother who had given up on becoming a parent talks about the path to adopting four children.