The art of making a family
A couple and their three daughters bond over art and dinner.
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.
6 years, 4 teens, 8 lessons learned
A father who provides therapeutic foster care shares his advice with other parents.
“It’s been a journey”
A father who almost gave up on adoption writes about finding his son.
“Take it one step at a time, and appreciate every small success”
A mother realizes her dream of becoming an adoptive parent to teens.
“Everybody has a way to impact the lives of kids in foster care”
A father who grew up in foster care talks about the value of hope.
“It’s the hard times that bring you closer”
A mother talks about the experience of adopting two sons—and of losing one.