“My kids’ bio parents are like our extended family” February 4, 2021 by William Presswood · Published February 4, 2021 · Last modified February 8, 2021 A single father talks about why he ensures that the children he adopted stay connected to their birth families.
Parents weigh in: what I learned in training August 22, 2019 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 22, 2019 · Last modified January 25, 2021 Responses to the question: What is the most surprising thing you learned about being a foster parent during training?
“More family than we expected” August 8, 2019 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 8, 2019 · Last modified October 3, 2019 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? May 30, 2019 by AdoptUSKids · Published May 30, 2019 · Last modified June 12, 2019 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 April 18, 2019 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 18, 2019 · Last modified June 10, 2019 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 July 20, 2016 by AdoptUSKids · Published July 20, 2016 · Last modified June 10, 2019 An Oregon caseworker talks about working with a foster parent to support a child’s reunification with his mother.