The Family Reunification Deadline Sheds Light On Another Broken System: Foster Care
Family separation is nothing new. It happened to me too.
Adoption
5 Celebs Who Went From Foster Care To Famous
These five successful people transcended their challenging beginnings and went on to greatness.
A Former Foster Youth Explains “Respite Care”
Former foster youth Noel Anaya explains “respite care” — when your foster family gets a break from YOU.
I Was Adopted Into A White Family
As a kid, I didn’t care that my adopted mom was a different race than me. But as I got older, race became more important.
What I Learned About Race After Being Adopted By A White Mom
I was six when I met my mom for the first time. We were at the Oakland Zoo at an event where people meet foster kids. This tall, caucasian woman walked up to me and offered to get me a slice of pizza.
What It’s Like To Be Transracially Adopted Into A White Family
When I was a little kid, I didn’t really care that my new mom was white. As I got older, though, race became more important
Wondering How Foster Care Works? This Illustrated Explainer Walks You Through The System
How exactly does the foster care system even work? This interactive walks you through the different stages through the eyes of a foster youth.
Loving Your Disability
In her early teens, Christie Levine had to reconcile herself with her chronic scoliosis. In coming to terms with her disability, she also became an athlete.
Open Adoption
People who are adopted aren’t always open about it. But I am.