A chance to make a difference—in the lives of nine children
Rick and Rachel DeLeon have adopted three groups of siblings from 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.
“What I learned from AdoptUSKids revived me with hope”
A mother found the information and inspiration she needed through AdoptUSKids.
How healing and love grew a family
The death of their son inspired Adam and Karen Owens to adopt four medically fragile children.
4 days + 20 inquiries = 1 adoptive family
A Tennessee caseworker describes her work with a Virginia family who adopted four siblings.
The long road to adoption
A mother in Virginia talks about adopting four siblings from Tennessee.
Tackling the toughest cases
A Washington State caseworker says that exercise—and sometimes chocolate—keep her going.