“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.
Path to parenthood
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.”
“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.”
“Hair shouldn’t be an obstacle in foster parenting”
A Mississippi social worker talks about the qualities of a good foster parent, including honoring a child’s culture and working toward reunification.
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.