CONNECTING OLDER CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES FOR ADOPTION
For 25 years now Kidsave has been helping older kids in foster care and orphanages be seen, find families, and thrive.
At any given time nearly 120,000 kids in the U.S. are waiting for adoption, according to the Administration for Children and Families. Additionally, 2 million children are eligible for adoption throughout the world, according to UNICEF. Research shows that a child is most likely to be adopted during the first nine years of their life. After their tenth birthday, they are considered an “older child,” and their odds of being adopted dramatically decrease.
We believe that every child deserves a family, but without action, thousands of older kids will continue to grow up in care, unsupported, without the love and safety of family.
Kidsave exists to change that. Our innovative programs are designed to create opportunities for older children in foster care to connect with adoptive families and life-long mentors. Kidsave currently operates its programs in four nations: the U.S., Ukraine, Colombia, and Sierra Leone.
Our mission is to create change so older, forgotten children in foster care and orphanages grow up in families and are connected to caring adults.
Because when they have a family to guide them, encourage them, and be there for them, these kids can truly thrive and become the people they were destined to be.
meet children for adoption
Our gallery features children available for adoption and hosting. These kids want and need a lasting, caring connection with a mentor or adoptive family. Take a look through our galleries, inquire about them, and help us find their forever families!
LEARN ABOUT ADOPTION
Just like how each child is unique, so is each adoption story. There are many paths that you can take to grow your family through adoption; visit HOST A CHILD to learn more about the hosting and adoption process, and fill out this inquiry form to connect with a Kidsave coordinator today!
OUR IMPACT
Since 1999
Kids Helped
SO FAR THIS YEAR222
Total served in 2024 through Summer Miracles, Weekend Miracles, in Sierra Leone, and Corporate Mentoring in Ukraine.
Total Served
SINCE 199929,129
Total served since 1999 through Summer Miracles, Weekend Miracles, and all of our international programs.
Rescued
IN UKRAINE IN 202230,057
Our Angels of Hope, the volunteers and staff on the ground, continue to help Ukrainians get to safety during the war.
KIDSAVE STORIES
We stay in touch with our Kidsave kids, mentors, hosts, and families long after the adoption is finalized. They continue to have access to our staff and resources, not only for a helping hand when they need it but also to cheer them on as they continue their journey. Read a few of our success stories, heartwarming accounts of older kids overcoming the odds and finding the love and support of family.
Greg and Aaron reached a point in their lives where they were ready to start a family. As an LGBT couple looking to adopt, they wanted to go through organizations that were open-minded and would help them enjoy such an exciting time.
Derly Beacom learned early on to be self-sufficient. “Growing up in an orphanage in Colombia, I knew I had to take care of myself.
When Andrea first joined our Kidsave community, she wanted to make a difference by volunteering and providing care for LGBTQ+ kids growing up in foster care…
From a young age, Christine Doolan knew she wanted to adopt. As a child she spent 3 years in foster care, and this experience stayed with her.
CHANGE A LIFE
Your gifts of time and money can transform the life of a child.
100% of your money goes directly to helping kids.
Learn more about where your money goes here.
WE’RE PROUD TO BE THE CHARITY OF CHOICE FOR
Partners for Change are companies who have selected Kidsave as a partner for good. These companies hold fundraisers, host employee engagement program, match employee gifts and/or give a portion of company proceeds to Kidsave to support our work.