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.

Looking for a particular topic about adoption or foster care? Browse our collection or use our keyword Search feature. We welcome your input and suggestions for new blog topics.

  • White cartoon figure stepping confidently over large block letters spelling "TRAINING." Foster Care Training Needed to Adopt a Child in Virginia
    Virginia makes adopting a child from foster care easier with 40 hours of required, supportive foster and adoptive parent training. You'll learn about child development, trauma-…
  • Foster child hugging his foster to adopt mom How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Child in Virginia?
    Thinking about adopting in Virginia but worried about the cost? Great news—adopting a foster child can be affordable or even free! Foster-to-adopt families receive financial…
  • Woman with three kids sitting on the floor playing You Can Support Foster Kids Even If Not Ready to Adopt
    Thinking about adopting a child from foster care but you aren't quite ready? Good news—there are plenty of ways you can help Virginia’s foster kids right now! Volunteer as a CASA…
  • Woman therapist working with a young child at a tab;e What Makes a Good Therapist for Kids?
    Wondering how to choose the best therapist for your child? Find out what qualities truly matter—like foster care experience and specialized forms of therapy. Explore traits and…
  • Two foster parents and two young children holding hands and walking down the street Creating a Loving Family for Adopted and Biological Kids
    Thinking about adopting a foster child in Virginia and creating a blended family? Learn practical ways to prepare your biological kids, approach their questions, and build…
  • Closeup of young Asian family child making fingers heart shaped signs From Foster to Forever Family: A Parent's Path to Adoption
    Adopting a child from foster care is a life-changing journey that provides stability, love, and a forever home. For prospective foster-to-adopt parents, the process involves…
  • A magnifying glass over a dictionary page Key Foster and Adoption Terms in the Child Welfare System
    Navigating the world of foster care and adoption can feel like learning a new language. From court proceedings to financial assistance programs, understanding key terms is…
  • Family of four green faceless figure cutout with a pair of child tennis shoes and notebook with word "Adopt." on wooden table Requirements to Adopt Children in Need from VA Foster Care
    Thinking About Adopting from Foster Care? Here’s What You Need to Know Right now, more than 1,700 children and teens in Virginia’s foster care system are waiting for a loving,…
  • Two fathers and Two foster children horsing around in laughter Preparing Your Home for a Foster Child: A Warm and Welcoming Guide
    Preparing your home for a child in foster care is about more than gathering supplies—it’s about creating a warm, safe, and loving space where your kid will feel secure and valued…
  • four Kids holding up 2022 in numbers on a yellow background The Latest AFCARS Report and the Personal Stories it Tells
    The AFCARS report, updated in May 2024, offers the most comprehensive analysis of adoption and foster care trends in the U.S. This essential resource tracks key metrics like child…
  • Paper family with Foster Care letters Understanding the Foster-to-Adopt Process in Virginia
    Curious about fostering to adopt in Virginia? Discover how the process transforms lives, from the first inquiry to finalizing adoption. Learn about Home Studies, placement…
  • Seven mixed teens standing arm in arm in a row facing the camera Taking a Chance on Teens
    Fostering teens transforms lives—both theirs and yours. Teens in foster care face unique challenges and need stability, guidance, and love to thrive. By opening your home, you…