In the News
2009
Kathy Ledesma, Project Director for Adoptuskids, discusses a new ad campaign on The Tavis Smiley Show. The campaign is the next in a series of ads promoting adoption from foster care with the message "You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent."
September 2009
Tavis Smiley Show
Public Radio International
2008
ABC’s “The View”
March, 2008
Fewer foreign children adopted; Prospective parents look domestically
February, 2008
USA TODAY
Wendy Koch
Those hoping to adopt give closer look to options in U.S.
February, 2008
USA TODAY
Wendy Koch
2007
Number of single men adopting foster kids doubles; 'Historic shift' from when kids went only to married couples
June, 2007
USA TODAY
Wendy Koch
Record number of foster kids leave program as adults
May, 2007
USA TODAY
Wendy Koch
2006
ABC’s “The View”
November, 2006
Agency's recruitment program helps raise adoption rates in state
September, 2006
The Press-Register (Mobile, Alabama)
Amanda Thomas (Associated Press)
Foster care can create extended family
July, 2006
Note: This article ran in several outlets, including:
The Indianapolis Star, The Daily Camera and The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Samantha Critchell (Associated Press)
Foster care an emotional transition
July, 2006
The Chicago Tribune
Relatives open hearts and homes; More foster-care children are being adopted by members of their families, records show
March, 2006
USA TODAY
Wendy Koch