"As a little girl, I always wanted to adopt. I never knew it was going to be this way, but I couldn't imagine it any differently," Katie Page tells PEOPLE
One mom shares her story.
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Think you could be the right family for an older child adoption? First, here are 10 things you need to know about adopting an older child.
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Foster care is, at its core, a bridge. Back to first family or on to forever family. Foster parents must never--not ever--be shamed or condemned or criticized when they do not adopt their foster children. Adoption is not in our job description.
We asked a group of children in foster care, what was important to be a good foster carer, and this is what they said... A good foster carer is... Fairly laid back Easily approachable Treats you like their own child Doesn’t leave you out. They include you in family events Someone you can talk to Someone who’s there for you, especially when you need them Shows you they care Pays attention to what you have to say and likes to spend time with you Someone who treats me and my brother the same Someone who is willing to take young people on and isn’t in it for the money Reliable Someone who encourages you to take part in new things, sports and clubs Someone who is there for you to chat to They teach you things you don’t know, like how to cook Someone who doesn’t judge you what makes a good foster carer Click here to find out more about fostering Flintshire Fostering Service [email protected] 01352 701965 Cymraeg
A year ago, Oregon child welfare leaders signed a court settlement promising to stop housing vulnerable foster children in hotels, state offices and juvenile detention centers instead of with families. Since the settlement, the state has placed dramatically more children and teens in institutional settings including repurposed juvenile jails.
So many children need homes right now—including adolescents, who are often overlooked. But here's what teens in foster care want you to know.
Foster care is about family. It’s about welcoming a child into your family. It’s about—in one way or another—welcoming another family into your family.
As a seasoned foster parent of 9 months, I thought I'd share some tips for the newbies. :) You'd be amazed how much you can learn...
“The second Michael caught a glimpse of his brother from across the playground, he ran with all his might and jumped into his arms. We…
Young adults have a unique opportunity to support foster and adoptive families. Here are three ways to get involved right away.
A unique perspective and encouragement for foster families from a former foster child turned foster mom. God has a heart for the orphaned.
“Packing their things was hard. The house felt empty the more I packed. I was loading the car up when my phone rang. 'I know…
My son doesn’t remember being hungry — but his brain does! The trauma from infant neglect can cause lasting impressions in the memory bank of a baby. My son was just 8 months old when he came to live with us. Even in those short months, he had experienced serious neglect that unknown to anyone […]
In making the life-changing decision to grow our family through adoption, my husband and I were slammed in the gut with an intimidating list of to-dos. We knew that asking the state to give us a child would require us to meet some guidelines. We expected to show that we made a decent living, that […]
"'Stephen ran away. You need to adopt him,' my boss emails. My stomach drops. Instead, I buckle him in my Toyota for the next placement. He sobs an aching sound. It was a home he thought he would stay in. He felt affection there. Months later, in another removal, he runs around the living room and ducks behind furniture, refusing to leave. But on this night, he had no fight in him."
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