This glowing little girl is known as a cheerful, tender and affectionate 5 year old. You can frequently find her in the art supplies using her creative mind to draw or paint. She also enjoys playing
Meet 12 Children Who Wait for Families This December
There are many children in need this holiday season. During our 5th annual advocacy campaign, we hope to bring your attention to 12 children who wait to be adopted. This advocacy campaign is fueled
Meet a Shy Yet Charming Boy: A youth waiting this December
Dayshawn is a sweet 13 year old waiting for an adoptive family this holiday season. He and his Child-Specific Recruiter, Stephanie, spend a lot of time playing games. Especially in their first few
Raymani Wins Hearts Like a Superhero
3-year-old Raymani and 5-year-old Jesse still talk about Dec. 14, 2017. It was “Big Brother Day,” a day when Jesse showed his new little brother how to build toys at Build-a-Bear and they went to
Life Changes When You Adopt from Foster Care
During this season of giving we find ourselves reflecting on all the wonderful gifts we received this year---the greatest of which was the adoption of our bright daughters Sky (8) and Leyna (7). We
Making Memories to Last a Lifetime on Tour Korea
There are many things to praise about Tour Korea, but I will focus on three: First, extraordinary staff accompanied us. A birthland tour for adoptees is not a typical sightseeing jaunt. There are
Meet a 4 Year Old with an Adorable Belly Laugh
Christian is a very happy 4-year-old boy who loves to laugh. Music is sure to bring a smile to his face---especially the crazy frog song. Truly, any nursery rhyme or kids song brings him joy. He's
3 Things You Can Do If You’ve Been Inspired by Instant Family
Instant Family premieres this weekend amidst a flurry of conversations in the adoption and foster care community. The movie is based on the true story of a couple, played by Mark Wahlberg and Rose
Adoption is What Made Us a Family
8-year-old Jonah and 11-year-old Isaac look forward to attending Adoption Day Camp one week every summer. They canoe, swim and play games to develop team-building skills. They and their fellow
Why Adopt?
Why did we choose to adopt? This was a question we got A LOT when we started telling people we were in the process of adopting a child. The question that usually immediately followed, both said and
