Waiting too long? Expand your view and gain experience
Advice for prospective parents who are searching for a child to adopt from foster care.
Path to parenthood
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.
Outstanding Caseworker: Kim Blackburn
“I love working with the teenage kids and seeing their potential and encouraging them… I’ve seen how a caring adult can help turn a child’s life around.”