A child enters the foster care system

"It was a no-brainer for me. Adoption is a choice...it's a beautiful choice." Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner chose to expand their family through adoption. They both would agree that if you are looking to bring a child into your family, foster-to-adopt is a great path to take!

"Being adopted at 17 gave me a second chance at life when my biological family gave up on me. If it weren't for my adoptive family, I would have never been able to experience what a family should be, filled with support and unconditional love." Learn more about Nancy's incredible story below.

Cleo and Camille decided to foster, then adopt, their son Titus. Although fostering-to-adopt posed it's unique challenges, they committed to the process to help a child that needed a loving and stable home. Now, Titus will tell you that the biggest gift is being able to go home every day.

When Joyce heard that sibling groups would be separated when they entered foster care, she and her family decided to take action. Joyce remains dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children in foster care.

"I made a phone call to RaiseAChild immediately and said 'Okay, I'm ready to make this happen...'" Whether you are a first-time parent, or are a blended family like Jesse and Dana, fostering-to-adopt directly helps children in need.

"Foster parenting is an amazing opportunity to mentor kids who are going through the same things that we went through." This couple highlights the importance for the LGBTQ+ community to mentor youth in foster care who may not have a safe space to be themselves.

Hector and Steven decided to welcome children in foster care into their lives and expand their family. After years of fostering, they have welcomed two sons into their family through adoption and permanency. Learn how RaiseAChild supported their journey with foster care.

As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Miranda and Alex understand that they have so much to offer children in foster care! The foster care system is inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+ folks, providing opportunities for mentorship and guidance where they did not exist previously.