Family Gallery
National Adoption Day Makes Them A Family of Three
When Tani and Carlos Rivera set out to create their family, they both agreed on fostering to adopt. They envisioned their family with maybe a sibling set, especially one that was already legally free for adoption. “That was our plan,” Tani said. They didn’t picture a newborn. But it never really works out according to…
Read MoreNo More Empty Nest
As an empty nester, Candice Tauscher wasn’t looking to take up a new hobby like golfing or gardening, she was ready to fill her nest again through foster care. “We probably move more slowly than the other parents,” Candice said. But Candice and her husband, Brian, are just as involved as those first-timers, attending…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village to Adopt a Child
Carolina Clark, 38, and her husband Michael, 42, spent Carolina’s birthday in January 2016 meeting Jordan, the little boy who would take over their hearts and become their son. As they spent time playing and bonding during that first meeting, at least one person knew it was meant to be. “His foster mom said she…
Read MoreAn Unconventional Family Tree
Eight years ago, Amanda and her 5-year-old foster son, Angel, sat on chairs in the sterile hallway of a DCF office, waiting to visit with Angel’s biological mom. As she arrived, Amanda said to Angel, “Let’s say hi to your mom.” Amanda had no idea how that first hello would ultimately impact all their lives.…
Read MoreHeath and Rachael: Enough love for seven
Rachael and her husband, Heath, already had children. But when their landlord brought up foster care, the two decided that fostering to adopt would be how they grew their family. After going through the required classes, Rachael and her husband were looking for a little girl under 2 years old to foster, and hopefully adopt.…
Read MoreDan and Treacy’s Story
2017 Family Gallery Growing up, Treacy always knew she wanted to adopt through foster care, and specifically always wanted to adopt older kids. She knew many people who adopt are interested in younger children, and too many older children age out of foster care without ever being adopted. As a music teacher, Dan is around…
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