“We’re not perfect parents, but at least we’re licensed!” November 15, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published November 15, 2021 A couple talks about adopting two teens from foster care and the many “firsts” they’ve experienced with them.
“Respect, don’t judge, be flexible…” A mother shares her golden rules of foster parenting October 20, 2021 by Rebecca Lahue · Published October 20, 2021 · Last modified November 10, 2021 Rebecca Lahue aged out of foster care when she was 19 years old. Since that time, she’s fostered more than 60 children and adopted a teen from foster care.
Adopting a child with Down syndrome from foster care September 28, 2021 by Stephanie Thompson · Published September 28, 2021 · Last modified November 8, 2021 Do your homework, connect with the Down syndrome community, and know what your resources are and how to access them.
“Don’t be afraid to adopt teenagers” September 21, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 21, 2021 · Last modified October 20, 2021 A single mother of three living in South Carolina fulfills a dream by adopting two daughters from Alabama.
Waiting too long? Expand your view and gain experience September 9, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 9, 2021 · Last modified September 30, 2021 Advice for prospective parents who are searching for a child to adopt from foster care.
“Reinventing normal”: A Florida family adopts a teenager and a sibling pair August 24, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 24, 2021 · Last modified September 21, 2021 “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.”
