Outstanding Caseworker is a “breath of fresh air” in foster parent’s journey
A Rhode Island social worker helps foster families and birth families connect. Here are her insights about adoption and 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 is kinship care?
Learn about kinship care and how it can benefit children and youth in foster care.
Celebrate National Adoption Month by learning about teens in foster care!
This year’s theme is “Small Steps Open Doors.”
New ad campaign highlights the rewards of adopting teens
Each year, almost 20,000 young people age out of care before being adopted. That’s why AdoptUSKids is shining a spotlight on teen adoption.
“I was adopted into the perfect family for me”
Victor was adopted when he was 12. Now an adult, he shares what made his adoptive family so right for him.
Back-to-school resources
As the school year begins, learn how to advocate for your child or youth and help them succeed.