Helping children in foster care understand their history
In this guest post, an adoptive parent and social worker offers suggestions for how to help children of all ages understand their past and the circumstances that brought them into care.
Family life
“My kids’ bio parents are like our extended family”
A single father talks about why he ensures that the children he adopted stay connected to their birth families.
Maintaining a strong relationship when fostering
In this guest post, a mother who has been fostering for more than three decades describes the ways that she and her husband have worked hard to remain good friends and partners who “love each other, like each other, and respect each other.”
From foster youth to foster care advocate
“Having a permanent home laid the foundation for my success. It also inspired me to pay it forward, because it’s up to each of us to share the opportunities we’ve had with the next generation.”
New PSAs raise awareness of adopting teens
Inspired by real families, our new campaign highlights the heartwarming moments that adoptive parents share with teens.
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.