“With every child, we learned and grew”
Jamie and Josh Procknow opened their homes and their lives to 20 children in foster care—and their families.
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: Brianna Chavez
A New Mexico caseworker talks about why, in her work, wearing rose-colored glasses can be a good thing.
“Our story is more complex than most”
Melanie Evans is quick to point out that hers is far from the “typical” family. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Adoption has been a privilege and the experience of a lifetime”
A father talks about adopting six children over the last 40 years.
Outstanding Caseworker: Jessica Garner
A Georgia caseworker talks about the benefits and challenges of working in a small rural community
“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.