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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  • adoption through foster care 10 Reasons to Say Yes to Adoption Through Foster Care
    Foster care adoption is probably the most life-altering thing you can ever do, not just toward the child but also to yourself. It is not only a family expansion method but also an…
  • Adopt from Foster Care What It’s Really Like to Adopt from Foster Care
    Foster care adoption is not only a legal adoption, though; it is a journey of the heart. It allows a child to be an individual who lacks stability and love, and enables them to be…
  • Every Child Deserves a Home Every Child Deserves a Home — Could It Be Yours?
    Every child is worthy of a home, at the very least, a place to lay their head down to sleep, a beautiful meal to be served, and someone who loves them unconditionally. And sadly,…
  • Female hands cradling the hands of a small child Helping Kids in Foster Care Find Adoption in Virginia
    In Virginia, every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent home. This blog explains how children in foster care transition into adoptive families, what it takes to become a…
  • LGBTQ Love heart made from hands with a rainbow behind it WHAT DOES LGBTQIA+ MEAN FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS?
    Nearly 30% of youth in foster care identify as LGBTQIA+. Understanding what LGBTQ means helps you create a safe, loving, and inclusive home. This guide breaks down each identity…
  • Fingerprint card and handcuffs HOW CRIMINAL HISTORY AFFECTS FOSTER & ADOPTION ELIGIBILITY
    Thinking about adoption but worried about your past? In Virginia, all foster-to-adopt parents must first be licensed foster parents—and part of that process includes a background…
  • 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…
  • loving tender mother gently touch hands of little daughter kid showing protection, support, and care THE Emotional Journey of Adoption: Helpful Tips for Families
    Embrace the emotional foster-to-adopt journey with courage! Discover how coping strategies, open communication, and realistic expectations can strengthen family bonds. Find out…
  • 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…