Maria, the Soldier
When a small, inquisitive, 7-year-old Maria arrived from Kazakhstan in 2001, she was excited and nervous about meeting the family that would host her during her 5-week stay in the U.S.
Finding Her Way through Her Forever Family
When Vivian was 9 years old, her little brother was adopted without her. “They said I was too old,” she shares matter-of-factly. “One of the most heartbreaking things is to have your little brother taken away from you.”
“When You Know, You Know”
Laura and Maria are both excited to celebrate their first blended Christmas together. Though, Laura has made sure to let Maria know that double celebrations “do not mean double the presents!” Laughing, Laura says, “I told her we can open half on Christmas Eve and half on Christmas Day.”
A Holiday to Remember
Over the weekend, Kidsave held it's annual Weekend Miracles Holiday Event in Culver City. The venue was festively decorated to celebrate the holiday season... It was a joyous occasion and we are deeply grateful for our volunteers and supporters who made it all possible.
Julie’s Adoption Story
This past October, Julie celebrated her 19th birthday surrounded by the comfort and support of a loving home – a stark contrast for many foster kids. And together, Julie's family has embarked on a new adventure: starting a business!
As We Gather
As we gather together again, many of us for the first time in months, I am grateful we won't have to be so distanced. We can look forward to the warm smiles of familiar faces...
How to Adopt a Teenager
How To Adopt a Teenager - What you need to know.
Benefits of Adopting a Child
There are many benefits of adopting a child of any age. Namely, that a child who would otherwise grow up alone finds a forever home. For the older kids it's even more apparent...
Take A Stand
Please take a stand with us and support Kidsave's life-changing programs now, anytime in November, National Adoption Month, or Giving Tuesday, November 30th.
A Summer Miracles Love Story
If you ask Carol and Ken Sprang what first drew them to their son, Chris, they will tell you they simply fell in love with him over the course of their first summer together in 2005.