“Don’t be afraid to adopt teenagers”
A single mother of three living in South Carolina fulfills a dream by adopting two daughters from Alabama.
Family life
“Reinventing normal”: A Florida family adopts a teenager and a sibling pair
“I think we need to approach ‘normal’ differently…I’m glad to be able to play a part in readjusting how people view adopting older kids or adopting siblings…It can make a big impact.”
Tough choices but finally, family
A mother writes about how a cross-country move in the middle of their adoption proceedings almost disrupted their plans.
Be perfect? No, just be loving and kind
A mother who was adopted as a baby reflects on raising six children she and her husband adopted from foster care.
Keeping children you foster and adopt safe online
Insights from a digital forensic detective and other experts about the dangers posed to children online and techniques to help you protect your children.
“I want other kids to know the things I learned over time”
Catherine Monet was adopted by her foster parents when she was 21. We talked with Catherine about her experience and her advice for parents, social workers, and other youth in care.