“I fell in love with both boys. There is an earnest sincereness to them.”
Michael and Shay were moved to adopt a pair of siblings. Now, the boys really complete their family!
Adopting teens
Creating an affirming home for LGBTQ+ youth as a foster or adoptive parent
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
“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.”
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
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
Today, they’re the proud parents of a son who’s off to college. And they’re ready to do it all again.