When Lyndsay and Mark Petrich are asked how many kids they have, they pause for a moment before saying with a chuckle, “We don’t even know! We’ve lost track!” Clearly,
Little Red Stocking | Elee & Aaron
For as long as she can remember, Elee wanted to adopt a child. When she became pregnant at the age of 18 and gave birth to her son, Javier, she
Meet an Athletic & Artistic Teen
Dajuan is a sports-loving 16-year-old who loves basketball, soccer, and hanging out with his friends. When he’s spending time on his own, he enjoys drawing and playing video games. Although Dajuan
Creating a Support Network as a Single Adoptive, Foster, or Kinship Parent
When a single person is ready to become a parent, it’s not uncommon for her to turn to adoption or foster care to create their family. It’s also becoming more
Openness Makes All the Difference
When Brandon and Karis Heffron decided they wanted to explore adoption as a way to grow their family, they kept their options open. Wide open. “You’re asked how many children
7 Character Traits Your Kids Need to Thrive
Parenting a child who has experienced trauma can quickly get us stuck in the cycle of focusing all our attention on managing trauma-related behaviors. However, we can sometimes forget that they
Behind the Desk With Julie Marka
In our series, Behind the Desk, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Julie Marka,
5 Questions You Should Ask Before You Adopt
This article was originally published by Creating A Family in September 2021. View original post. Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue adoption to build your family. Whether you’ve come to this
Advocating for Your Foster or Kinship Child at School
If you don’t have experience with the jargon of educational supports, IEP’s and 504’s prior yet, advocating for your foster or kinship child in school can feel intimidating. It might
Meet A Creative Teen Who Loves to Make People Laugh
Ari is a 15-year-old who can light up your day with her creative and caring spirit. “Ari has an amazing sense of humor! She can make any conversation funny and
