Happier holidays!
For children who are in foster care or were adopted, Christmas and other holidays can be a reminder of the family that they’ve lost. Here are some suggestions for navigating the season.
Family life
“Where some people see obstacles, I see challenges”
When Tim Young set out to adopt two teens with special needs, he was presented with a lot of potential pitfalls. Luckily for Summer and Raymond, Tim was determined.
What I learned from my mother about adopting a teen
“Use humor!” and other parenting tips from a young woman who was adopted when she was 15.
“My daughters are amazing people. I can’t imagine my life without them.”
A foster care supervisor talks about adopting as a single mother and helping her daughters overcome past traumas.
Empowering your child to tell their adoption story
How to help children share their adoption story in safe and beneficial ways.
Adopting a child gave this family a new purpose in life
Lissa and Tim Bowen became experts in trauma-informed care and made new plans for their future after adopting a son from foster care.