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Family Stories About Adoption and Foster Care
Steele Family
Chesapeake, Virginia
Ten years ago when Dana and Alan Steele decided to pursue adoption, they never dreamed their family of five would grow to a family of 14. Today with a house full of kids, they couldn’t imagine life any other way.
Covington and Allen Family
New York, New York
Elizabeth Covington and Warren Allen live in New York City and have provided foster care to eight children over the last five years. They recently adopted one of the children and are looking to adopt two more.
Sharper Family
Richmond, VA
Ollie tells her children "You may not be able to do anything about the past, but put it in its proper prospective; your future is a whole other story and you are the author."
Appleby Family
Hamden, CT
Five years ago the Applebys knew they wanted to adopt a daughter. They feel lucky and thankful to have found then 13-year old Susan.
Barto Family
Chandler, AZ
When Margaret became available for adoption, the Bartos knew that she was meant to stay with them. They all knew that she was home.
