“My life is foster care”
Brittany Matz is not sure exactly when it happened. But at some point in her life, she realized that her calling was to help children in foster care.
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.
Outstanding Caseworker: Brittany Breen
Focusing on families’ needs, maintaining boundaries, and having a person to call when things go wrong are three of this St. Louis caseworker’s keys to success.
The art of making a family
A couple and their three daughters bond over art and dinner.
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.