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Why we adopted siblings
Adopting siblings together preserves a strong bond—and that means one less upheaval in a child’s life.
PlayTraveling the Abbey road
When Cal and Terrie said yes to adoption from foster care, they knew they were choosing a rugged road.
PlayIt was a big step
“You don’t have to wait until you have it all together," Sam said. "Kids don’t want perfection. They just want to know they’re not alone.”
PlayI know what it's like to deserve a family
Adopted from foster care, Kia knew what it was like to wait for a family. So she ended the wait for her foster brother.
PlayFrom foster care to forever family
Adoption from foster care gave Ashlynne and her sister a family and a foundation.
PlayPatience tops the list
Two teens in foster care share four qualities that matter for fostering teens.
We just want someone to fight for us
Jonathan shares his story about being adopted as a teen from foster care.
PlayUnderstanding kinship care and foster care
Rather than competing, kinship care and foster care often complement each other, giving children the safe care they need.
Do you still need me?
As kinship care becomes the preferred first placement option for children entering foster care, with family members and close family friends serving as caregivers, foster parents may wonder, “Do you still need me?” Absolutely, we do.