Foster care adoption

Foster to adopt is the most common method of adoption and the reason most foster parents decide to foster children. Learn more about adoption though foster care here.

Welcome back for the second installment of my series about preparing for an older child adoption from foster care! Steve and I have be...

There are many bible verses about foster care and adoption. They show us God's heart for vulnerable children and our call to care for them.

This is a post I originally wrote in April 2013. Many of you are new here, so I thought I would bring back some of the basics in the following weeks. Hope you enjoy. ************* In Chris Cleave’s…

Here are six common misconceptions surrounding the youngest children in the foster care system and six explanations to set the record straight. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Infant #Parenting #FosterParents #FosterFamily #Family

Think you could be the right family for an older child adoption? First, here are 10 things you need to know about adopting an older child.

The process to adopt from foster can be confusing but this how to guide will give you the step by step process to make adopting a from foster care easier and answer some frequently asked questions. This guide covers: how to adopt from foster care, how much it costs to adopt from foster care, how long does it take to adopt from foster care, and who can adopt from foster care.

THE ARCHIBALD PROJECT is an orphan care advocacy organization that uses media to tell stories. These stories advocate for orphans, educate on orphan care, build community and inspire people into action.

Learn the first steps to becoming a Foster Parent and Adopting from Foster Care. Where to start, what to expect, how to get answers to your questions.

Yes, you read that correctly. I know what you're thinking: there are so many children in the world who need a "good and loving" forever family. Why would I discourage people from adopting? The reasoning is this: when you choose to adopt, the child must be the #1 priority. Here are 10 reasons why a person should not adopt, and why: 1: You are anti-connective and attachment parenting. Arguably, adoptees have experienced trauma to some degree (the separation from their biological parents, at…

Ok so a social worker just dropped off a new placement...now what?! You don't know the kids they don't know you, the whole thing can be ...

This free printable Homestudy checklist for adoption and foster care will make gathering documentation easier.

If you want to get a realistic picture of what it's like to be a foster parent, the best thing to do is talk with the folks who are living it.

Are you about to begin your Adoption Assessment? Looking for ways to best prepare for your adoption home visit? I've been there. Twice!

Children from hard places require a process that leads them toward attachment. Here is a list of 8 attachment-based activities for adoptive parents.

Being trauma informed is crucial if you are engaging with foster care. Learn who is impacted by trauma and how to view behaviors.

Have questions about adoption from foster care? Here are some of the answers including waiting children lists and past issues with potential parents.

The theme of adoption is woven throughout Scripture, serving to strengthen our faith and encourage us as we press into the needs of orphans around the world

How does foster care adoption work? Does it matter if the child is older or younger than your children? What if there are behavioral issues? Your questions answered by the experts!