“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.
Family story
From foster youth to foster care advocate
“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.”
“I’m so thankful God didn’t let us give up”
A couple who almost abandoned their adoption plans and three siblings who spent their lives in care become a family.
“Where some people see obstacles, I see challenges”
When Tim Young set out to adopt two teens with special needs, he was presented with a lot of potential pitfalls. Luckily for Summer and Raymond, Tim was determined.
“My daughters are amazing people. I can’t imagine my life without them.”
A foster care supervisor talks about adopting as a single mother and helping her daughters overcome past traumas.
Adopting a child gave this family a new purpose in life
Lissa and Tim Bowen became experts in trauma-informed care and made new plans for their future after adopting a son from foster care.