Foster Care & Adoption - Becoming a parent for kids who need a home

A Florida family has made a dream come true  for 9 siblings. Jacob Smith, a full-time college student, was scrolling Facebook at 2 am when he ran

Mercedes Russaw, who was once a child living in foster care, is now making a difference in the lives of others. She is a mentor to 15-year-old kid

Four years after meeting my oldest son as his foster mother, after countless court dates, caseworkers visiting every month, quarterly visits from l

Summer is a bright 17-year-old who is looking for a family to adopt her. She doesn’t have long to reach her goal, as she ages out of the foster c

Adoption Day is a big deal for both the families who are adopting, as well as the child who is being adopted. Many families celebrate “Gotcha Day

If you have an open adoption or are adopting from foster care, there may be instances where you will remain in contact with some of your child’s

Conner, 9 years old, is anxiously waiting for adoption day to legally bind him with his forever family. He is very excited to have found a mom, dad

We often do not know the significance of events in our life or the impact they will have. One event or one person may have such a profound influenc

I am pretty much in the thick of this right now. We did not know the age of the child we would adopting. Our foster care license is for ages 0-2. T

No doubt about it, being a foster parent is hard work. At times rewarding and definitely worth it, but hard work. Here are six quotes that will hop

Many people who adopt a child can qualify for an adoption subsidy, but they may not be aware one exists. They often don’t understand the requirem

Twenty-six year old Lauren is currently a mom of six, seven any day now. Four of her and her husband’s children were adopted out of the foster ca

The Federal Adoption 2002 initiative brought pressure on the U.S. child welfare system to move children from temporary care into permanent family

Adoption from foster care can be a complicated process with many moving pieces, parts and people. It includes children, adults, social workers, jud

For many people who have dreamed of being a parent, it can be a harsh awakening when life doesn’t work out that way. Infertility, singleness, and

Whether you are adopting a foster child currently in your home or receiving an adoptive placement for a child who is living in another foster home,