Outstanding Caseworker: Whitney Coots
“I want to be a voice for Native kids and help families get the support they need to stay together.”
Path to parenthood
November is National Adoption Month!
This year’s theme is “Every Conversation Matters” and focuses on the thousands of teenagers and young adults in foster care who need unconditional commitment, love, and support from a family.
Adopting a child with Down syndrome from foster care
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”
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
Advice for prospective parents who are searching for a child to adopt from foster care.
Outstanding Caseworker: Stacie Miller
“Like a good social worker, a good foster parent is passionate about helping kids. They don’t give up when things get hard. They can continue to love, no matter what happens.”