foster care

Instead of being ’empty nesters,’ this couple adopted 7 orphaned siblings
“I can’t explain it—I just knew I was supposed to be their mom.”
Updated Dec. 07, 2021

Tiffany Haddish says she plans to adopt older kids from foster care
The famous actress and comedian knows firsthand what it feels like to be a a child in foster care.
Updated Apr. 04, 2022

Foster parenting broke our hearts—and we’d do it all over again
Every joyful experience with him and his family was tinged with grief. When he laughed or smiled, we wondered exactly how many more times we would get to snuggle him, tickle him, play peek-a-boo with him.
Updated Feb. 18, 2025

For new adoptive parents of 7 siblings, their first Christmas together is the true gift
For this family, the best gift isn’t under the tree this year.
Updated Jan. 27, 2022