Family Stories About Foster Care and Adoption


The sharper Family

The Sharper Family

Ollie tells her children "You may not be able to do anything about the past, but put it in its proper prospective; your future is a whole other story and you are the author." Read their story.


The Appleby Family

The Appleby Family

Five years ago the Applebys knew they wanted to adopt a daughter. They feel lucky and thankful to have found then 13-year old Susan! Read their story.


The Barto Family

The Barto Family

When Margaret became available for adoption, the Bartos knew that she was meant to stay with them. They all knew that she was home. Read their story.


The MacLean Family

The MacLean Family

Adopting her son as a single parent, Lisa’s only regret is that she didn’t adopt years ago. Read their story.


The Penton Family

The Penton Family

For those considering adopting, the Pentons advise that the thing to remember is that all children deserve a family, and to have the best childhood they can. Read their story.


The Prijten Family

The Prijten Family

Reiner insists on father and son meals 4 nights a week. The half hour after dinner, when his son opens up, is the most valuable time of the day. Read their story.


The Fisher Family

The Fisher Family

With 23 years of fostering experience, the Fishers know that to first focus on building a relationship is the key to success with children. Read their story.


The Matson Family

The Matson Family

The Matsons share that though they may not be a traditional family, they are a “real family”! Read their story.


The Strong Family

The Strong Family

The Strongs feel so blessed to have their seven adopted children in their lives, that they are open to adopting again! Read their story.


The Releford Family

The Releford Family

In their wildest dreams, the Relefords never imagined that they would raise a large family! Read their story.


The McDaniel Family

The McDaniel Family

Due to a tradition they started with their first foster children, the McDaniel’s now have anywhere from 10-15 Christmas trees in their home! Read their story.


The Keller Family

The Keller Family

The Kellers went from a family of three, to a family of nine in just three short years! Read their story.


The King Family

The King Family

Though the Kings have adopted eight children, they are reluctant to say that their family is complete. Read their story.


The Glynn Family

The Glynn Family

Gigi says her house will never be clean until her kids go off to college, but she “wouldn't trade a single moment with them for a hundred biological children.” Read their story.


The Hicks Family

The Hicks Family

The Hicks started training with the idea they wanted to provide respite care. It took one class to decide they wanted to do full time foster care instead. Read their story.