Outstanding Caseworker: Joy Nyhuis-Wing
In 21 years of social work, Joy Nyhuis-Wing has learned the importance of educating foster parents, getting them the resources they need—and letting them vent.
Parenting
Live and learn!
Parenting advice from five families who adopted children and teens from foster care.
A couple’s plans change—and a family grows
A North Carolina mother talks about adoption and fostering, from newborns to teenagers.
“We did not have a plan. Our hearts were wide open.”
A mother who had given up on becoming a parent talks about the path to adopting four children.
“If you can provide a safe, happy home, the door is wide open.”
Parents of three adopted children talk about teens and making room for the unexpected.
When “someday” comes early
A church presentation set a Georgia woman down a path to adopting four siblings.