Foster Parent, Mom Life, View from the chair

Biological mom on my daughters birthday…

Tomorrow is a special day. Little Girl turns 8. That is 8 years this wonderful soul has walked this earth. The day will be spent celebrating with her friends. Giggling. Eating ice cream and cake. Playing. Being silly. Being little girls! I cherish the sounds of her and her sweet friends in my home. This is a day of celebration …

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Foster Parent, View from the chair

National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month.  This started almost 20 years ago to bring awareness to children in foster care.  It first started in 1976 when Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis announced an Adoption Week to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in foster care.  In 1984 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Adoption Week.  In 1995 …

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