What does permanency mean to me? June 2, 2023 by Jamerika Haynes-Lewis · Published June 2, 2023 Tyler Hunter Boards shares how being in the child welfare system impacted his life.
Foster parents: Celebrate everything—and other secrets to success March 21, 2023 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 21, 2023 · Last modified April 5, 2023 As a foster parent, here’s what you can do to help the children and youth in your care.
This foster parent brings lessons from her own experience in foster care March 2, 2023 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 2, 2023 · Last modified March 7, 2023 How can foster parents form close bonds with children in their care? It comes down to this important thing.
What I want foster and adoptive parents to know October 25, 2022 by Jamerika Haynes-Lewis · Published October 25, 2022 I went into foster care at the age of five years old. When I meet foster and adoptive parents, here are the pieces of advice I share.
“I was adopted into the perfect family for me” September 27, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 27, 2022 · Last modified December 6, 2022 Victor was adopted when he was 12. Now an adult, he shares what made his adoptive family so right for him.
Helping foster youth discover their dreams August 19, 2022 by Jamerika Haynes-Lewis · Published August 19, 2022 Jamerika Haynes-Lewis is the former USA Ambassador Ms. 2021. Having been in foster care as a child, she uses her platform to empower youth and advocate for families.