Finding Empathy Through Motherhood
The beginning of Yamile’s life was marked by loss. Although her birth mom loved her, she was unable to care for her, so Yamile was moved into government care in Colombia.
Busting 5 Common Myths about Adopting an Older Child
There are so many fears and rumors out there about adoption in general, and this is especially true when it comes to adopting an older child or teen. We’re here to dispel some of the more common myths and give you the facts about adoption.
The Good Duers
They signed up for Kidsave’s Summer Miracles program with the hopes of connecting with their host kids, helping them find a family, but not necessarily adopting themselves. That quickly changed.
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 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.
El Tiempo Latino – 9-1-2021
Kristina Campbell would never have imagined years ago that she would be a mom, let alone a mom of a Hispanic teenager. However, working with immigrant families and unaccompanied minors changed this lawyer's vision, who lives in Prince George's, Maryland.
THE BLADE – 8-12-2021
Jim Walker and Ethan Taylor had talked about adoption but weren’t sure how to go about it. Ethan himself was adopted and the biological father of a 13-year-old daughter (Bella) from a previous relationship.
Goodbye For Now!
Our 2021 Summer Miracles program comes close this weekend as our kids enjoy their last days with their host families before returning to Colombia. It has been a life-changing summer for the kids and families alike...