Growing together: how a family of five adopted a teen they knew
Ann Marie Root and her husband, James, became foster and adoptive parents to a teen who was friends with their daughter.
Path to parenthood
A father with lived experience in foster care adopts five youth from the same system
Author, US Navy veteran, and former banking executive Rob Sheer says “dad” is by far his best title.
Maintaining contact between birth and adoptive families
Maintaining contact with birth families is important to a child’s sense of belonging and well-being. And there are a lot of approaches that can work, depending on your family’s circumstances.
Outstanding Caseworker is a “breath of fresh air” in foster parent’s journey
A Rhode Island social worker helps foster families and birth families connect. Here are her insights about adoption and foster care.
What is kinship care?
Also, discover the benefits for children and youth who live with kin.
Adoption story: Adopted son inspires his parents
Lissa and Corey took the deep dive into becoming foster parents a decade ago. Discover the lessons they’ve learned along the way.