“Be Patient. Be Yourself. Be Open”
In a heartwarming journey of fatherhood, Calvin finds his family across borders, reminding us that love knows no language barriers and that destiny works in beautiful ways.
“To go from having nothing to getting every opportunity… was incredible”
From a Colombian orphanage to a loving U.S. home, Luisa, Maria, & Jesica found hope through the Summer Miracles program. Facing uncertainties, they discovered that love truly transcends borders and blood.
Savoring Every Moment
“Now we’re excited to live our lives together as an official family,” says Aaron. It’s only been a few months, but Greg and Aaron are already learning a lot about parenthood.
“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...
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.
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.”