When we first began the process of adoption I had to admit I was nervous. There was the process itself, there was the question of matching with a c
(Photo credit: Keri Vellis) Eleven years ago, author Keri Vellis’ husband came home with a heartbreaking story. Ted was a law enforcement officia
We all tend to “catch up” on our reading in the summer, not necessarily because we have more time, but because we tend to unplug and relax more
Choosing to become a foster parent, no matter where you live, is a big decision and one I feel you should be given the most amount of information a
According to the National Council For Adoption, experts estimate that 100 million Americans either have families that are personally touched by ado
Within the foster care system in the United States, there are roughly 400,000 children in need of a temporary placement on any given day. While man
So you’ve decided or are in the process of deciding whether or not to become a foster parent? Congratulations and thank you! With more than 400,0
Every year as school approaches, I have struggled with whether or not to start the year by speaking with my child’s teacher about adoption.
The G-Tube Appointment “NOOOOOO!” she screams, trying to sit up on the hospital bed. I’m trying not to cry. She is twisting her little body b
On any given day there are roughly 400,000 children in foster care in the United States. Foster care provides a temporary living situation for a ch
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young woman who had a baby in her tummy, whom she loved very much. This is a typical adoption story beginni
Giving a child an opportunity to grow in a family is one of the most selfless acts of love someone could ever express. The beauty in adoption is no
Assuming you’re on social media and not living under a rock, you’ve probably seen how the internet has changed our ability to connect with othe
There are over 2,100 kids and teens in foster care in Colorado. There is also a shortage of foster parents. Some children in foster care have physi
Ahh, the fourth of July, Independence Day, a day to spend time with friends and family celebrating our freedom. While preparing for our Independenc
Homeschooling used to be a controversial topic. However, lately, more and more parents are choosing this for their children’s education. For an a