Helping foster youth discover their dreams
Jamerika Haynes-Lewis is the former USA Ambassador Ms. 2021. Having been in foster care as a child, she uses her platform to empower youth and advocate for families.
Parenting
Caseworkers share what makes a great foster parent
What makes a great foster parent? That’s a question we’ve asked dozens of caseworkers over the years. Here’s what they’ve said.
“I fell in love with both boys. There is an earnest sincereness to them.”
Michael and Shay were moved to adopt a pair of siblings. Now, the boys really complete their family!
How foster parents can support reunification
Assess your ideas about birth families, be supportive during visits, and more.
While you wait: preparing to be matched
While you prepare for your first placement, you may feel anxious, impatient, and hopeful—all in a single day. These six actions can help you as you wait.
“Plans change. God laughs.”
Jeanmarie Moore and her husband, Greg, never planned to adopt. Today, they are the parents of 11 children—seven by birth and four through adoption.