Featured Child
Dawaun, 16, of Kentucky has a loving heart and hopes he’ll be adopted one day. He cares about others and deserves someone who will care for him. He’s willing to do his part to make an adoption work.
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Family Stories
Each month new inspiring foster care and adoption stories are featured in the words of a family and youth.
When Rick Meadows asked his wife Beth to marry him 23 years ago, she blurted out “I want 12 kids!” He replied, “Well, maybe six.” Today they’re working on adopting numbers nine, 10 and 11. Read more
Refusing to be defined by the stereotypes of children aging out of care, Tanisha A. Cunningham took matters into her own hands at an early age. Now, as the CEO of a nonprofit helping other youth aging out of care, she shares with us her story of believing she could rewrite her own destiny. Read Tanisha's story
National Recruitment Campaign
Featured Siblings
Manuel, 11, and Dayna, 9, of Connecticut are siblings with a close bond. Manuel is curious and observant while Dayna is outgoing and silly. They need a family who will adopt them together and honor their prior relationships.
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Caseworker of the Month
Annakiya Sauda, a case manger with the Cheatham County Office of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, is our July Caseworker of the Month. She helped a traumatized 15-year-old who was angry, withdrawn and combative find new meaning in life after the world had turned its back on her. Read more
Diligent Recruitment
In an effort to overcome barriers to adoption, several U.S. child welfare organizations are developing best practices for recruiting families for children. This project is funded by the Adoption Opportunities program through the Children’s Bureau. Learn more
Adoption Advocacy
You can make the difference of a lifetime for the 123,000 U.S. children in foster care available for adoption whether you're part of the media, an adoption or foster care professional, a prospective family, or a concerned citizen. Find out how to take action