Unexpected gains June 18, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 18, 2020 · Last modified June 22, 2020 “Sometimes when your heart is telling you to get to know a child, the message might be to not overthink it, and to take it a step at a time.”
Understanding childhood grief and loss June 4, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 4, 2020 · Last modified June 11, 2020 Understanding the causes and effects of grief and loss and how you can help your child heal.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d have six kids!” May 14, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published May 14, 2020 · Last modified June 11, 2020 From planning to adopt two brothers to adopting six children—and fostering more than 30.
Spreadsheets, brainwashing, and other strategies for successful parenting April 16, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 16, 2020 Sofia and DaShoan Olds adopted seven siblings from foster care two years ago. Today, Sofia reports, they are doing great! Sofia shared some of her parenting tips with us.
Foster care and adoption in the age of COVID-19 March 20, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 20, 2020 · Last modified May 7, 2020 We’re talking with child welfare workers, collecting information from families, and working with trusted national and local organizations to bring you resources as we have them.
7 tips for getting to know a teen you are fostering or adopting March 4, 2020 by Alternative Family Services · Published March 4, 2020 · Last modified March 20, 2020 Getting to know a teenager is a journey. Being thoughtful and considerate of their life experiences and needs when communicating with them is a great first step.
