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Lesley Field and her daughter, Mikalah

Won over by a hug

In this guest post, a woman who had planned on fostering writes about her path to parenthood.

Sydney Martin and family

Staying for good

A nursing student talks about bonding with her new family after being adopted as a teen.

The Arnston family

Firsts with the Arntson family!

In this short video, a family talks about the many firsts they’ve experienced together since adopting a teen.

Watch Instant Family at home!

The movie, about a couple who adopt three children from foster care, is based on the director’s experience.

Photos of five families

Live and learn!

Parenting advice from five families who adopted children and teens from foster care.