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Aging Out is Unacceptable: Mick’s Story

Growing up with a father who aged out of foster care shaped a belief in me that I hold to this day: aging...
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Why Permanency Changes Everything: Cynthia’s Story

Because I never experienced permanency, I understand how deeply it shapes a life. Adoption changes that...
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Love Can Find You Anywhere: Rachel’s Adoption Story

I wish adoptive and foster parents understood how important it is for children to see people who look...
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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels’ Adoption Story

My life has been one heck of a journey. You probably know me as DMC, the King of Rock. But I want to...
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How a Letter of Support Led to Family: Shannon’s Adoption Story

The letter the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption sent me planted a seed of hope that changed the course...
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From Baby X to Beloved: Sherrie’s Story

In that moment, having my parents’ support took on a whole new meaning for me — a reminder that blood...
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A Plan to Say “Yes” Meant Everything: Kate’s Adoption Story

My mom has given me a life where I can be anyone and achieve anything. She loves me unconditionally....
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Coming Full Circle: Ricky Watters’ Adoption Story

It wasn’t until the end of my NFL career that I decided to look for my birth mother. I wanted to know...
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Finding My Place in the World: Kayla Becker’s Story

Through all these challenges, I discovered an unexpected resilience buried deep inside me. I began to...

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