Family Stories About Foster Care and Adoption
The Covington and Allen Family
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. Read more
The Sharper Family
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." Read more
The Appleby Family
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. Read more
The Barto Family
When Margaret became available for adoption, the Bartos knew that she was meant to stay with them. They all knew that she was home. Read more
The MacLean Family
Adopting her son as a single parent, Lisa’s only regret is that she didn’t adopt years ago. Read more
The Penton Family
For those considering adopting, the Pentons advise that the thing to remember is that all children deserve a family, and to have the best childhood they can. Read more
The Prijten Family
Reiner insists on father and son meals 4 nights a week. The half hour after dinner, when his son opens up, is the most valuable time of the day. Read more
The Fisher Family
With 23 years of fostering experience, the Fishers know that to first focus on building a relationship is the key to success with children. Read more
The Matson Family
The Matsons share that though they may not be a traditional family, they are a “real family”! Read more
The Strong Family
The Strongs feel so blessed to have their seven adopted children in their lives, that they are open to adopting again! Read more
The Releford Family
In their wildest dreams, the Relefords never imagined that they would raise a large family! Read more
The McDaniel Family
Due to a tradition they started with their first foster children, the McDaniel’s now have anywhere from 10-15 Christmas trees in their home! Read more
The Keller Family
The Kellers went from a family of three, to a family of nine in just three short years! Read more
The King Family
Though the Kings have adopted eight children, they are reluctant to say that their family is complete. Read more
The Glynn Family
Gigi says her house will never be clean until her kids go off to college, but she “wouldn't trade a single moment with them for a hundred biological children.” Read more
The Hicks Family
The Hicks started training with the idea they wanted to provide respite care. It took one class to decide they wanted to do full time foster care instead. Read more