Real Stories Behind
Are You a Forever Family?
Are You a Forever Family? was created to help children better understand foster care adoption, spark meaningful conversations, and encourage empathy for children and families with different life experiences.
The illustrations and families throughout Are You a Forever Family? were inspired by real forever families, including some who shared their stories on The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast.
The book reflects the many different kinds of forever families formed through foster care adoption.
CJ
Was in foster care and was never adopted although she lived in 35 homes before age 17.
Travis & Anna
Travis and Anna adopted a daughter through foster care and then had biological children.
Jane
After raising 3 biological children, Jane adopted a 6 year-old son
Alice
A foster, adoptive, and kinship parent who has fostered many children, adopted 2, and is guardian to 3.
Nathan & Marcy
Choose foster care adoption as their Plan A.