Featured Child
Failure is one concept that Jeronicka, 17, does not understand. Determined, tenacious and passionate, she expects great things from life and works hard to make them happen.
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Featured Siblings
Meet these adorable and energetic siblings! Alisa, 10, and Evan, 7, love animals and being outside. Alisa is caring and eager to please. Evan gets along well with others and makes friends easily.
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Family Story
Adopted from foster care as a child, today 17-year-old Elijah is working to make life better for children in foster care.
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News and Announcements
Posted 3 days ago 2/24/2015
Adopting through foster care: a less expensive alternative
This US News & World Report article, which features an interview with AdoptUSKids National Projector Director Kathy Ledesma, describes the benefits of adopting from foster care, including eligibility to receive subsidies and college tuition waivers.
Posted 2/19/2015
NRCDR webinar on data-driven diligent recruitment
This webinar will provide strategies for advancing cross-unit collaboration and prioritizing data needed to strengthen your system’s use of data. Child welfare program staff and data/IT staff are encouraged to attend. This one-hour webinar will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 3:00 p.m. EST.
Posted 1/27/2015
Foster youth eligible for extended health care coverage
An Affordable Care Act clause that went into effect in January makes young adults who experienced foster care eligible for Medicaid until their 26th birthday. But many are not aware of the benefit.
Posted 1/12/2015
From foster care to freshman year
This NPR "All Things Considered" report tells the story of one young woman who is pursuing her college dreams, supported by a Michigan state program that offers former foster youth a free ride.
Posted 12/30/2014
New: Resources for parents with disabilities
Read one adoptive mother's advice to other parents and find a list of online resources and organizations that provide support and information to parents with disabilities.
National Campaign
You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent
Learn about the award-winning national recruitment campaign produced through a partnership of the U.S. Children's Bureau, the Ad Council, and AdoptUSKids.
