Adoption through foster care

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!

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

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

What does the Bible say about foster care and adoption? Here are several verses about children in foster care and adoption. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #Bible #BibleVerse #FosterFamily #FocusontheFamily #FosterParents

Are you an adoptive parent, work in the field of adoption or are considering adoption? Here are 25 inspiring adoption quotes to encourage you. Adpotion is a beautiful process, but it can also be incredibly difficult. Would-be adoptive parents wait for years (often suffering heart-break along the way) as they wait for a child toContinue Reading

This is the second part of our Adoption Story. Read part one here. The twins were placed into our care as foster babies with the intent to return them to their biological mother. We spent the next 12 months doing weekly visit with the girls biological mom. I will be honest with you. It was...Read the Post

Foster parents share their real experiences about what it's like to be a foster parent. #WaitNoMore #FosterCare #Adoption #FosterParent #Fostering #FocusOnTheFamily foster care, adoption, foster parent, what is the role of a foster parent, focus on the family

For various reasons, the three older kids are not living at home. One wants to return, the other two are desperately trying to find their wings so that they can fly the nest for good. With more mental margin than I’ve had in years, I’ve been reflecting over our experience of adopting older kids and [...]

Adoption is a journey of waiting. But in the end, the wait is so much more than worth it. #adoption #adoptionislove #adoptionrocks #adopted

Foster to adopt is the most common type of adoption in the US. Learn what its all about before you begin the foster care process. #blessedsimplicity #fostertoadopt #fostercare

10 things not to say to your adopted children is great advice from an adoptee perspective. Be sure to check this out!!

It was tucking-in-bed time. He’d been quiet, withdrawn, and I could tell why. My son is an older foster child, whom we are in the process of adopting. At 5 years of age, my foster son entered the system. He came to us at age 7. He is now 8. Not to say his life […]

Adoption subsidies for foster care adoptions: what is reasonable and how to negotiate.

You have decided to adopt a child. Now its time to tell everyone. Whether adopting from foster care or a private adoption, use these ideas to make the perfect adoption announcement. | foster to adopt | adoption photo shoot | adoption tshirt | adoption party | adoption shower | foster care | foster parenting | adoptive parent | #blessedsimplicity #fostercare #adoption #fostertoadopt

Do parent a challenging child, especially one who has experienced trauma in the past? You have a difficult job. I know, because I am walking this road alongside you. We adopted 2 children from foster care who have significant behavior issues, and we were foster parents to 35 other children. Gathering from my experiences, I’veContinue Reading

Creating a Family strengthens foster, adoptive, and kinship families and the professionals who support them by creating expert-based, trauma-informed resources, community support, and training.

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

Find this story of foster care and adoption in Oklahoma with resources.