“I needed to heal myself, to heal others.”
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.
They Found Forever, And Themselves
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...
Summer Kids Depart and Gearing Up for Winter
Tearful goodbyes at airports across the nation as the Summer Miracles kids leave to return home. While we continue the search for families we are gearing up for the Winter program.
Another Summer Comes to an End
Another Summer Miracles journey comes to an end! This week, all 43 kids who’ve traveled to the U.S. will return to Colombia.
Kids Land and Summer Miracles Takes Off!
The monthly “Meet the Kids” event in LA with the Weekend Miracles kids was held at Victory Park. It was filled with fun in the sun. Read More
The Art of Family
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.
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.