When Davon Jacobs and Tavon Jacobs were born, doctors were not sure they would live. Each twin weighed just over two pounds, and both tested positive for crack cocaine at birth. Because of that, they were placed into foster care almost immediately. From the very first days of life, instability shaped everything around them. People...
Every year, about 23,000 young adults age out of foster care in the United States. Unfortunately, many of these young adults face daunting challenges as they enter adulthood. Studies reveal that around 20% of foster care youth become instantly homeless once they turn 18. Additionally, less than half find stable employment by age 24, underscoring...
One family did everything they could to prevent an innocent baby from having to endure foster care. Family isn’t just about blood—it’s about love, commitment, and stepping up when it matters most. That’s exactly what Christie and Wesley Werts did when they made the life-changing decision to adopt a baby who wasn’t biologically theirs. Their...
Evgeny Anisimov, a young father from Russia, faced the challenges of new fatherhood and marriage. Every couple encounters trials, and for Evgeny and his wife, a significant one emerged when their son arrived and was diagnosed with Down syndrome. His wife had their baby, and initially, it was a joyful occasion until they received the...
Evgeny Anisimov is a young Russian father trying to deal with the difficulties of new fatherhood and marriage. Many couples have their breaking point, and for Evgeny and his wife, this happened when their son was born with down syndrome. His wife had their baby and it was an extremely happy moment until they were...
Maxine and Jake Young knew they wanted a big family to fill their house with love and laughter. While they wanted to have some biological children, Maxine had always been interested in fostering and adoption. She wanted the opportunity to give children born into difficult circumstances a chance at growing up in a loving family....
IA charity organization shared a picture of a wish list written by a foster child in Oklahoma. Their caption reads, “When we think of how bad we have things, we MUST always remember the children who have nothing. Who NEED us.” Although they share no further information about the child, the list speaks volumes about...
The child services system is known for its short comings in mant places around the world. There are so many children needing care and a safe place to live, but so few social service workers. So, there is a constant backlog. With many children suffering from aggressive tendencies, as a result of the lack of...
One Facebook post later, and this couple adopts 7 siblings. In short, that’s basically how this story goes, and I don’t think I’ve ever heard something more selfless. “I can’t explain it — I just knew I was supposed to be their mom,” Pam Willis shared [1]. Pam Willis, 50, and her husband, Gary Willis,...
One of the hardest concepts for adoptive children to grasp is not having any connection to or knowledge of their biological family. This is why when this Colorado single mom found out that her two adoptive children had another brother in need of adopting, she knew there was only one thing to do: adopt this...
Melissa Servetz had a lifelong calling to become a mother. After her career as a teacher in Florida, she transitioned into the field of social services. This is where she witnessed firsthand the urgent need for children to find loving homes. Her journey began with volunteering at a children’s home, and her dedication eventually led...
Christian Bale is a talented actor and heartthrob for many. However, he’s also a seemingly huge-hearted person with a desire to make a bright impact on the world. He recently unveiled plans to create a “community” for foster children in California, which is targeted to be finished by 2025. Christian Bale Finds Inspiration Christian Bale,...
