Foster Care

This PSA Featuring a Teenage Girl and a Mailbox Will Make You Realize the Impact of Adoption
Family
Dec 8, 2020

This PSA Featuring a Teenage Girl and a Mailbox Will Make You Realize the Impact of Adoption

One of the hard truths about the adoption process is that teens are often overlooked as worthy additions to growing families — which is why they have far lower adoption rates than younger children do.

This Emotional PSA Illustrates How Rewarding Adopting Teens Can Be
Family
Dec 7, 2020

This Emotional PSA Illustrates How Rewarding Adopting Teens Can Be

Finding a forever home for kids in the child welfare system can be challenging, but it's even harder for teenagers.

Tiffany Haddish on Adopting or Fostering Older Kids: "They're Still Malleable" Until Age 21
Family
Nov 19, 2020

Tiffany Haddish on Adopting or Fostering Older Kids: "They're Still Malleable" Until Age 21

Tiffany Haddish opened up about her plans to possibly start a family while speaking with boyfriend Common on his podcast, Mind Power Mixtape.

This Family’s Experience of Adopting Kids With Disabilities and of Different Races Is Truly Beautiful
Family
Jul 29, 2020

This Family’s Experience of Adopting Kids With Disabilities and of Different Races Is Truly Beautiful

When Heather Avis, a mom and author of The Lucky Few, realized she couldn't get pregnant, she and her husband, Josh, relied on their faith to get them through the hard days.

A Mom on Being Accused of Kidnapping Her Adopted Son: "We Can Stop the Pre-Judgment"
Family
Jul 8, 2020

A Mom on Being Accused of Kidnapping Her Adopted Son: "We Can Stop the Pre-Judgment"

Keia Jones-Baldwin, a mom of four and writer at Raising Cultures, has always been open about her experiences with adoption and foster care.

A Single Father Fostered 12 Kids Over 3 Years to Pay It Forward After He Was Helped as a Kid Himself
Family
Jun 11, 2020

A Single Father Fostered 12 Kids Over 3 Years to Pay It Forward After He Was Helped as a Kid Himself

Peter Mutabazi, a single father from Charlotte, NC, knows firsthand what it's like to have a challenging childhood.

The Hardest Part About Fostering Kids Is Challenging Your Own Belief System
Family
May 4, 2020

The Hardest Part About Fostering Kids Is Challenging Your Own Belief System

Being a stay-at-home mom to three children, I started to feel this nudge to do something more.

I'm a Foster Parent — This Is Why I'm Never Afraid of Getting Attached to My Kids
Family
May 4, 2020

I'm a Foster Parent — This Is Why I'm Never Afraid of Getting Attached to My Kids

Everywhere we go, people ask our family versions of the same question: "What are you going to do if they go back home?" I rehearse my answer for hours, but I never can articulate the proper response when I'm put on the spot.

The Story Behind a Couple's Decision to Foster 3 Siblings Is the Epitome of Beautiful
Family
May 4, 2020

The Story Behind a Couple's Decision to Foster 3 Siblings Is the Epitome of Beautiful

When Texas-based couple Ashley and Jared Gonzalez agreed to dive head first into foster care, they weren't exactly sure what to expect.

After Being Raised in Foster Care, a Mom Decided to Adopt 6 Boys
Family
May 4, 2020

After Being Raised in Foster Care, a Mom Decided to Adopt 6 Boys

Jessica Benzakein didn't have an ideal childhood.

If You Can Foster a Kitten Right Now, This Brand Will Provide You With Free Cat Food For 30 Days
Pets
Apr 18, 2020

If You Can Foster a Kitten Right Now, This Brand Will Provide You With Free Cat Food For 30 Days

Now more than ever, animal shelters with cats and dogs in need of foster and forever homes are asking for help from the community.

A Black Mom on Receiving Backlash Over Adopting Her 3 White Children: "We're All Human"
Family
Feb 6, 2020

A Black Mom on Receiving Backlash Over Adopting Her 3 White Children: "We're All Human"

Treka Engleman, a 32-year-old teacher's aide from Cincinnati, OH, has known that she wanted to foster children since she was a little girl.

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