Outstanding Caseworker: Tracy Steele
Tracy talked with us about her work and why she loves it.
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 sense of permanence
A Vermont family of teens keeps growing—and going.
Outstanding Caseworker: Tara Taylor
Finding a forever family for a 12-year-old boy included accompanying him on a 1,600 mile flight to his new home.
Giving up on a fairy-tale future—and finding something better
A teacher reconsiders her life plan when a new student joins her class.
“Adopting from foster care is not as scary as you might think!”
A mother shares her experience of adopting five children over the last 15 years.
“Adopting from foster care is not a sprint—it’s a marathon”
A mother talks about doubling the size of her family after a six-year search.