Stepping through our fears—for Steven March 24, 2020 by Helen Cotton · Published March 24, 2020 · Last modified March 30, 2020 When Helen Cotton and her husband decided to adopt a teen, she never imagined that it would be the “sweet, smart, caring little troublemaker” who had been a student in her third grade class.
Outstanding Caseworker: Jonathan Nichols March 11, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 11, 2020 · Last modified April 7, 2020 This Ohio caseworker sometimes thinks of himself as a tour guide, because he asks children and teens where they want to go and what they want their future to look like.
7 tips for getting to know a teen you are fostering or adopting March 4, 2020 by Alternative Family Services · Published March 4, 2020 · Last modified March 20, 2020 Getting to know a teenager is a journey. Being thoughtful and considerate of their life experiences and needs when communicating with them is a great first step.
A TV appearance leads to an adoption January 23, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published January 23, 2020 · Last modified February 13, 2020 A Georgia family adopts their son days before his 18th birthday.
How to help an older child or teen adjust to your home January 16, 2020 by Kris Kittle, PhD, and Kelly Reed, PhD, LPC-S · Published January 16, 2020 · Last modified January 27, 2020 In this guest post, two child welfare experts offer nine tips for smoothing a child’s transition into your family.
Saying “yes” to Carlo November 14, 2019 by AdoptUSKids · Published November 14, 2019 · Last modified December 18, 2019 When the Hatla family adopted a son of a different race, they expanded their world in unexpected ways.
