The number of children in foster care in America has increased dramatically over the past couple of years, and there are currently over 400,000 children in need of great foster parents. Many single adults are not allowed to become foster parents, but there are still...
Whether you’re looking to adopt a child, or you’re a child of adoption, you likely have a lot of questions. It’s only natural to want to understand more about this process, as well as the way other adoptees have felt about their own adoptions. A...
Being a foster parent may seem similar to raising biological kids. Children under foster care require discipline, love, structure, and guidance like every child. Kids under foster care also have friends and after-school activities. Raising kids in foster care can pose...
You’ve finally done it. You’ve overcome every obstacle along the way on your path to adopting a child and now you’re welcoming them into your home with open arms. While you may have gotten this far, the journey is only just beginning. As a parent, it can...
To become a foster or adoptive parent, a person must fill out an application form. The form asks questions about their character, life skills, and experience. It also asks them to list any relevant education and references. However, there are other steps involved...
