Summer Miracles – International Adoption Success Stories

“Kidsave has changed my life... from meeting all the kids during the events to finding Mafe,” says Linda. “I feel like Kidsave is a second family to me. Kidsave made it possible for us to meet and changed Mafe’s future."

On the mantle of the Coleman family home sits a framed photograph of hope and new beginnings. It's a photo of Tom and Jessie Coleman with their new son, Nicolas, age 12, taken as the Colemans first met Nicolas through 2019 Kidsave Summer Miracles. Recently, they picked up Nicolas in Colombia and brought him to his forever home in time to enjoy the holidays together.

As this forever family celebrates their journey to their first Holiday season, we wish them all the happiness and love of family and look forward to watching them experience many, many more 'firsts' together.

Imagine your family not wanting you and forcing you out of your home at a young age. This was Estefi's experience. Born in Colombia, her dad had passed away, and her mother did not spend any time focusing on her.  Everything changed when she found a family through Kidsave.

In 2008, single dad, Richard Weedn reached out to Kidsave inquiring if he was eligible to adopt as he was single. Moved by the stories and bios he found on the Kidsave gallery; Richard knew he wanted to do something and was welcomed by Kidsave.

On my first Father's Day, I can't help but think of my own father. A man I've heard everything about, but sadly, I don't remember. When I was just a baby, he was shot and killed in the line of duty.

On my first Father's Day, I can't help but think of my own father. A man I've heard everything about, but sadly, I don't remember. When I was just a baby, he was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Peter and Sylvia Berens had explored international adoption for many years, finding the process to be frustrating and complicated, leaving them feeling anxious and fearful. That all changed when they learned about Kidsave.