Foster-to-Adopt Blogs for Parents

Bookmark this page for easy access to strategy and support blog resources for adoptive parents. Keep an eye out for new blog topics, updated regularly to include the most pressing topics for current and future foster-to-adopt parents.

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  • Foster child with a heart on her chest Becoming an Adoptive Foster Parent in Virginia: What to Know
    The demand for foster and adoptive parents in Virginia is as urgent as ever. The large number of children and teens who find themselves in state care exceeded 5,000 in 2022.…
  • Happy family with Mom, Dad, and two young kids sitting on the couch, laughing and having fun together Real Adoption Stories About Families with Heart
    Adoption can turn empty corners into cozy nooks, bring steadiness where there was uncertainty, and weave deep, lasting connections. Adopting children in foster care is about…
  • Foster children standing in front of an American flag How Many Kids are in Foster Care: Foster Facts in the U.S.
    In Virginia and across the United States, we urgently need more parents in the foster care system today. These caring individuals can provide a temporary, loving homes for foster…
  • Adoptive dad sitting outside talking to school-age kid Parenting Children Adopted from Virginia Foster Care
    Tips for meeting foster kids where they are today and building a stable, healthy family foundation. 
  • November is National Adoption Month - Girl Making Heart Shape with Her Hands How to Help a Foster Child During National Adoption Month
    November is National Adoption Month.  There are many ways you can support a Virginia foster child in need, as well as key steps toward fostering to adopt a young child or…
  • Man counting with magnifying glass wooden foster kids Foster Care to Adoption: Child Demographics in Virginia
    Every day of the year, children come into the custody of local Departments of Social Services (DSS). Consider these unyielding demographics and statistics from the latest data…
  • Young child gazing out the window; possibly exhibiting signs of child abuse or neglect How to Spot Abuse: Know the Signs and Types of Child Abuse
    Foster and adoptive parents are on the front line to help protect children in the foster care system. The best place to start is learning the signs and symptoms to identify child…
  • Young father and his daughter having breakfast together in apartment living room Celebrate Diversity: Transracial Adoption is Beautiful
    Love knows no boundaries. When we raise a child of another race, it is a celebration of love and diversity through transracial adoption. Having different cultural backgrounds in…
  • How PTSD in Foster Children Impacts Long-Term Outcomes How PTSD Impacts Outcomes for Foster and Adopted Children
    PTSD in children under the age of seven is different than in adults. Their developmental stage affects their initial and long-term response and treatment for PTSD. Experts report…
  • Top 5 Movies About Adopting a Foster Child Top 5 Best Movies about Adoption and Foster Care
    If you love movies and want to learn more about adopting a foster child, take a look at these Top 5 family movie hits.
  • Movie called "The Blind Side" about a foster care family for a teen "The Blind Side" - Based on a True Story from Foster Care to the NFL
    "The Blind Side" is an emotional movie that chronicles a young man's tumultuous journey from foster care to a supportive family and NFL football.
  • A review of the movie Playing with fire "Playing with Fire" a Foster Care Movie for the Whole Family
    A review of the movie Playing with fire. A great movie showing the courage of kids in foster care in the USA.