“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.”
Tough choices but finally, family July 21, 2021 by Sandra Mendez · Published July 21, 2021 · Last modified August 23, 2021 A mother writes about how a cross-country move in the middle of their adoption proceedings almost disrupted their plans.
“Having each other made life easier for our children—and for us” May 25, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published May 25, 2021 · Last modified May 27, 2021 Ryan and Christopher knew they wanted to be parents, and that adoption was how it would happen. What they didn’t realize was that over the course of five months, they would become fathers to four siblings—and that was only the beginning!
“I’m so thankful God didn’t let us give up” December 16, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published December 16, 2020 · Last modified January 4, 2021 A couple who almost abandoned their adoption plans and three siblings who spent their lives in care become a family.
“Where some people see obstacles, I see challenges” November 9, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published November 9, 2020 · Last modified September 7, 2021 When Tim Young set out to adopt two teens with special needs, he was presented with a lot of potential pitfalls. Luckily for Summer and Raymond, Tim was determined.
“My daughters are amazing people. I can’t imagine my life without them.” October 9, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published October 9, 2020 · Last modified December 17, 2020 A foster care supervisor talks about adopting as a single mother and helping her daughters overcome past traumas.
