I’m A White Foster Parent Seeing Racism Through My Black And Brown Children’s Eyes
Shmuly Yanklowitz has always despised racism. But becoming a foster parent to children of color has invited a new feeling
Michaela De Prince: Civil War Survivor, International Adoptee, Professional Ballerina
Michaela De Prince is a professional ballerina. Besides being an exquisite dancer, she is a warrior who has overcome tremendous
Florida Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Separated By Foster Homes
Seven siblings separated into different foster homes have finally found themselves back together and in a permanent home with two
Down Syndrome Adoption Guide
Ellen Haws is the adoptive mom of two little boys, one of whom has Down Syndrome. Of his condition, she
I’m An Adoptee And I Chose To Adopt
Jeanne is an adoptee who also chose adoption as the way she has built her family. In this poignant
My Adopted Daughter’s Story Confirms The World Is Smaller Than You Think
The world is never as big as it seems. Bari Benjamin adopted her daughter, Laura, from an orphanage in Russia sixteen
18-Year-Old Adopted Into Forever Family After A Life Spent In Foster Care
When 18-Year-Old Carson Peterson was adopted into his forever family, he told reporters, “It was just awesome to be wanted.” Carson’s
Mickey Mouse Surprises Kids With Their Adoption Date (Grab Some Tissues!)
These two siblings were obviously excited to be meeting with Mickey Mouse on their Disney vacation. The talkative character cheerfully
Don’t Assume You Know Why We Adopted
We adopted a child. Here’s what we want you to know about it. In this article, three different parents share
Advice Column: “My Adoptive Son’s Enthusiasm For His Birth Family Is Hurtful To Us”
Reuniting with birth family can be a pivotal moment in the life of someone who was adopted. It can also
Search For Birth Mother: Adopted Daughter Meets Mom
Teresa Stensen was adopted as a baby. She had a happy childhood, but she always wondered about her birth mother.
The Surprise Adoption
Lacey and Banks Farris experienced a rocky path on the way to parenthood. They trudged through years of infertility. They
Children Cannot Have Too Many People Who Love Them And Want Them To Succeed
Open adoption can stir up quiet fears within a parent’s heart. What if they love their birth mom more than
I Said No To A Placement
“Never had it occurred to me when we began our adoption journey 10 years ago that we would be the
Do News Features Really Help Kids Get Adopted?
A news station based in Oklahoma, KFOR, answered this question recently when they published an article about 50 children now
Waiting For His Forever Family: Meet Edwin
Edwin is available for adoption through the Texas Adoption exchange, which is dedicated to helping children and families find each
Looking For Her Forever Family: Meet Destiny
Destiny is an 11-year-old girl who is personable and articulate. For her Wednesday’s Child feature, she was able to visit
Looking For Her Forever Family: Meet Scarlet
Scarlet was in and out of the foster care system until she was 6 years old, switching back between her
“We Are So Alike In Some Ways, It’s Scary”: Birth Mother And Daughter Reunited After 30 Years
Lisa Griggs always knew she was adopted – her entire adoptive family was African American – but it wasn’t until
ReMoved: This Short Film Provides An Intimate Glimpse Into The Life Of A Child In Foster Care
Removed is a moving documentary that will forever change the way you think about children in foster care. It begins
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Hospital Etiquette And Adoption?
You’ve been matched with an expectant mother making an adoption plan. You’ve decorated the nursery, you’ve attended doctor’s appointments, and
What Kind of Father? A Son Confronts The Troubling Past Of A Man He Never Knew
When Frank L. Christlieb found his birth mother, the story of his birth father began to unfold. It was a
International Adoptees Fear Deportation
Deportation is usually the last thing on the mind of someone who has lived in the United State their whole
Man Finds Birth Mother In Manila 30 Years After Getting Lost In A Market
Thirty years after getting lost, Joel De Carteret knew he had to find his birth mother. He couldn’t remember her
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