9,151 children previously featured on AdoptUsKids now live with permanent families!

Featured Child

Featured Child
Meet Danial! He is a curious teen, who enjoys exploring and hiking. He loves to fish, enjoys drawing, and is currently learning how to play the bass guitar. Danial wants very much to be adopted. Learn More

Family Stories

Each month new inspiring foster care and adoption stories are featured in the words of a youth and a family.


The Bahrenburg Family

Recently a counselor working with the Bahrenburgs told them that she has not seen a more beautiful family. They agree! Read their story.



Emmanuel

Emmanuel says that being adopted has been a blessing. To him it means that someone has seen something special in you, something beyond first impressions, and it helps you see that the world isn’t all bad. Read Emmanuel's story.

Complete a life. Complete your own.

Father and Son putting on neckties.

A new public service advertising campaign (PSA) in Spanish has launched to encourage the adoption of children from foster care. Learn more about the campaign and view the PSAs.