Jamarri “Sugar” Kane-White lived in foster homes for a decade before his adoption in 2020. He said the experience influenced the path he took to grow into a successful adult who now speaks up for others with similar experiences.
Two fathers, Brian and Jarrod, initially planned on adopting a young child. But with the encouragement of their family worker and their network of friends, they decided to welcome 13-year-old Logan into their home. This decision changed their lives, and they now all serve as vocal advocates for adoption of older youth.
May is National Foster Care Month. Join us in celebrating the system that reaches more than 368,000 children and youth annually.
Ann Marie Root and her husband, James, became foster and adoptive parents to a teen who was friends with their daughter.
Hear from three families as they share their stories of growing their families through sibling group adoptions.
Many youth in foster care experience the holidays as stressful. Foster care alum Jamerika Haynes-Lewis shares her perspective and offers six tips for making youth feel included.