Finding normal March 10, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 10, 2021 · Last modified April 6, 2021 A young woman reflects on her adoption after eight foster placements: “I realized that they really loved me, that they weren’t going to give up on me.”
From foster youth to foster care advocate January 8, 2021 by Alex Oleson · Published January 8, 2021 · Last modified February 4, 2021 “Having a permanent home laid the foundation for my success. It also inspired me to pay it forward, because it’s up to each of us to share the opportunities we’ve had with the next generation.”
Staying for good April 25, 2019 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 25, 2019 · Last modified January 25, 2021 A nursing student talks about bonding with her new family after being adopted as a teen.
A long journey to a great destination February 13, 2019 by Joshua Christian · Published February 13, 2019 · Last modified February 15, 2019 After living in more than 13 foster and group homes, Joshua Christian got an offer he couldn’t refuse: a family.
“My life has been a roller coaster ride” April 19, 2018 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 19, 2018 · Last modified January 23, 2019 A 20-year-old foster care alum talks about how her family supported her success.
“Being loved has taught me how to love” January 8, 2018 by AdoptUSKids · Published January 8, 2018 · Last modified February 12, 2021 A young woman who was adopted as a teen talks about how having a family changed her life.