Fostering is one of the most rewarding things someone can do, but it can come with some challenges too. Many people think that people who foster are those who don’t have children of their own. However, this isn’t always true. Why foster? There are many different reasons why people make the decision to open up…
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Amy's Story: My adopted brother
Read moreThank you to Amy for sharing her story with me and allowing me to share it with you. My parents had talked about adoption for as long as I could remember. However, it wasn’t until I was 14 that they got serious about it. After some home studies, personal interviews, psychological examinations, fingerprinting, criminal history checks, and…
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J’s Adoption Story
Read moreA big thank you to J and her beautiful family for sharing their adoption story with me and for allowing me to share it with you. My daughter is the most beautiful little girl in the whole wide world. She is also the smartest and funniest toddler on the face of the planet. I know…
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Foster Care: The Myths vs. Facts
Read moreFostering a child is one of the most selfless and inspiring things you can do, yet it is something that causes a lot of speculation and confusion. Misinformation can be a huge problem when it comes to thinking about fostering as it can put people off from embarking upon this fantastic venture. Therefore we’ve put together a…
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The Adoption App: Review
Read moreThe Adoption app was created by Sharon Simons, an adoptive mum who, after successfully navigating the rigors and challenges of the adoption process, decided to craft an app to make the adoption process much easier for others. Please note that this app is aimed at the american market, but it is still a very useful resource for…