10 favorite “firsts” from families who adopted teens
We asked families who follow us on Facebook to share a few of their favorite firsts with us. This is what they told us.
Family life
Won over by a hug
In this guest post, a woman who had planned on fostering writes about her path to parenthood.
Staying for good
A nursing student talks about bonding with her new family after being adopted as a teen.
Caseworkers weigh in: advice to prospective parents
We asked five veteran caseworkers what families should think about before pursuing fostering and adopting and what makes families successful. This is what they told us.
Firsts with the Arntson family!
In this short video, a family talks about the many firsts they’ve experienced together since adopting a teen.
5 tips for parents adopting a child with ongoing medical needs
A mother of three children with special needs who is also a pediatric nurse shares her advice with other parents.