Announcements
Posted 5/22/2012
Sixto's Story: Featured Foster Alumni
Sixto Cancel may have spent a large chunk of his young life in foster care without the sense of permanency young people need to make successful forays into adulthood, but that doesn't mean he lacks a grasp of common sense. Now, a soon-to-be sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University, Cancel is dedicated to fighting for education continuity for youth in care.
Posted 5/22/2012
AdoptUSKids Wins ClearMark Award of Distinction from the Center for Plain Language
AdoptUSKids has a won a 2012 ClearMark Award of Distinction for its redesigned website from the Center for Plain Language in Washington, D.C. The ClearMark Awards recognize the best use of plain language each year from government, nonprofit, and private companies.
Posted 5/22/2012
Shari Clark Named AdoptUSKids' June Caseworker of the Month
Shari Clark, a social service specialist for the Oregon Department of Human Services' Child Welfare Division in Portland, Oregon, is our June Caseworker of the Month. Her professionalism and sensitivity helped a little girl find a loving, forever home with a two-mother family.
Posted 5/21/2012
Nominations Sought for Angels in Adoption
Do you know an individual, couple, or organization from your State or Congressional District who has made an extraordinary contribution on behalf of children in foster care? Nominate them as an Angel in Adoption™ through the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute! Nominations have to be received through your member of Congress by July 6.
Posted 5/21/2012
Mike Sanchez Named AdoptUSKids' May Caseworker of the Month
Mike Sanchez, an in-home therapist for Camelot Care Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is our May Caseworker of the Month. Sanchez has a highly developed strategy for getting through to the foster children on his caseload, relating to them, and gaining their trust.
