Outstanding Caseworker: Kimberly Roberts
A Tennessee caseworker credits faith, flexibility, and organization for her success in working with children and teens.
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.
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.
“If you can provide a safe, happy home, the door is wide open.”
Parents of three adopted children talk about teens and making room for the unexpected.
When “someday” comes early
A church presentation set a Georgia woman down a path to adopting four siblings.