“My kids’ bio parents are like our extended family”
A single father talks about why he ensures that the children he adopted stay connected to their birth families.
Birth family
“More family than we expected”
When Terri and Paul Ross adopted two daughters, they also welcomed the girls’ grandmother into the family.
Foster or adopt: can I really do this?
Here are a few things we often talk about with people who are wondering if fostering or adoption from foster care is right for them.
Caseworkers weigh in: advice to prospective parents
We asked five veteran caseworkers what families should think about before pursuing fostering and adopting and what makes families successful. This is what they told us.
Playing a role in a family’s success
An Oregon caseworker talks about working with a foster parent to support a child’s reunification with his mother.