Unexpected gains
“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.”
Adopting teens
Stepping through our fears—for Steven
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
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
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
A Georgia family adopts their son days before his 18th birthday.
How to help an older child or teen adjust to your home
In this guest post, two child welfare experts offer nine tips for smoothing a child’s transition into your family.