Creating an affirming home for LGBTQ+ youth as a foster or adoptive parent June 14, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 14, 2022 According to some studies, almost 1 in 3 youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+. Here are steps you can take to affirm your child.
Finding my voice, changing my story April 11, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 11, 2022 · Last modified May 24, 2022 “I believe in you. When my seventh-grade teacher said those words to me, it clicked. And so, I’m saying them to you. There are people in the world who see potential and greatness in you.”
“It’s just like having biological kids. We’re in it for the long haul.” March 7, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 7, 2022 · Last modified March 22, 2022 Meet a single dad who adopted two teenage siblings he found on AdoptUSKids. “I really feel like this is just what I envisioned our family to be.”
Why I changed my mind about adopting teens February 9, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published February 9, 2022 · Last modified May 24, 2022 As single woman with a successful career, Heidi Kaplan first imagined herself adopting a girl who was elementary-aged. Her sweet spot turned out to be very different.
A dramatic adoption process leads to a dream fulfilled December 16, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published December 16, 2021 · Last modified January 25, 2022 Today, they’re the proud parents of a son who’s off to college. And they’re ready to do it all again.
“We’re not perfect parents, but at least we’re licensed!” November 15, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published November 15, 2021 A couple talks about adopting two teens from foster care and the many “firsts” they’ve experienced with them.
