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Finally, A Forever Family: The Shelleys’ Story
May 25, 2022 – Jacob entered foster care when he was six years old. His young life was marked by regular upheaval, bouncing between several foster homes and even two abandoned adoption attempts. As he became a teenager, Jacob still held onto the hope that he would find a family that would adopt him, but he […]
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How to Talk to Children in Foster Care about School Shootings
May 27, 2022 – It’s hard to find words in the wake of tragedy. The death of 19 students and two teachers at Robb Middle School in Uvalde, TX due to gun violence is just the latest in a long line of school shootings in the US over the past several decades. Knowing how to talk […]
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Building Your Family’s Adoption Profile
September 27, 2022 – The time has come, you’re finally ready to take the plunge into the world of Adoption! While you set aside time for training, background checks, paperwork, paperwork, and well…more paperwork, this is also a great time to start thinking about your family’s story and how you’d like to share information with professionals and […]
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We Will Never Be the Same: David and Debbie’s Story
November 16, 2022 – Among the host of things that unite Debbie and David, the most significant may be their lifelong commitment to caring for children; whether theirs through birth or adoption. When they married, Debbie had a daughter, Laurie*, from a previous relationship, and David was quick to love her as his own child. […]
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Intimidated by Adopting? Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect
November 23, 2022 –Many people are intimidated when they think about adopting a child. Will I be a good enough role model? Will I provide well enough? What if I lose my temper or make a huge mistake in front of them? Well, let us be the first to say, none of these things should […]
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Thankfulness Can Look Different for Youth Who Have Experienced Foster Care
November 23, 2022 –Thanksgiving, as the name would suggest, is a natural time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. Oftentimes, families will gather around a dining room table and name these out loud, expressing gratitude to each other. However, for youth who have experienced foster care, this may not come naturally, or […]
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A Merry Christmas? Holiday Advice for Foster/Adoptive Parents
December 22, 2022 – When Joseph Yearns became a foster parent, he knew he wanted to make a difference in the lives of children who had experienced trauma. In his first year of fostering, he and his husband welcomed three teenagers and two infants into their home. They got to know and love each of them […]
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How Youth-Centered Profiles Empower Kids in Their Adoptions
April 6, 2023 – At Adopt Kansas Kids, we believe every child is adoptable and deserves a loving family. The sad reality is that it is much more difficult to find families willing to adopt older youth. As they approach age 18, they are at a high risk of aging out of the foster care system, […]