“We needed to do more” August 10, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 10, 2020 · Last modified September 11, 2020 A couple looks beyond a teen’s rebellion to see a her strengths and desire to be adopted.
“Adopting a teen rocks your world—in wonderful and unexpected ways” July 13, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published July 13, 2020 · Last modified August 4, 2020 A Minnesota social worker talks about the process of adopting her daughter.
Unexpected gains June 18, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 18, 2020 · Last modified August 10, 2020 “Sometimes when your heart is telling you to get to know a child, the message might be to not overthink it, and to take it a step at a time.”
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.
