JFS Richmond Adoption

Join us for our next Lunch & Learn! Sign up on the website or email us at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

A few of the many benefits of openness in the adoption process. For more information, visit: https://adoptioncouncil.org/publications/improving-open-adoptions/

November is National Adoption Month! Help us bring awareness to these important issues and find permanent homes for children and youth.

Check it out today ~ bit.ly/AdopteeVoices

Check out this new podcast from adoptee and adopter Angela Tucker, author of "You Should be Grateful"

‎Onward with Rosie O'Donnell: Angela Tucker on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Onward with Rosie O'Donnell, Ep Angela Tucker - Oct 24, 2023

Visithttps://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/f_homstu.pdf for more information about the adoption home study process!

Do you have questions about open adoption? Check out this story about the various paths and benefits!

https://www.parents.com/what-open-adoption-is-really-like-6834746

It's Featured Course Friday! CreatingaFamilyEd.org wants you to check out our new course - it is designed to help you understand how to welcome and be safe for adopted, foster, & kinship kids who identify as LGBTQ+: https://ow.ly/tgiU50OJAOT

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/07/adoption-disclosure-study/594496/

What Happens When Parents Wait to Tell a Child He’s Adopted A new study suggests that learning about one’s own adoption after a certain age could lead to lower life satisfaction in the future.

You are not alone! This group is for those who want support and a community focused on the challenges of early parenthood and increasing mental wellness. We hope you will join us; please register with the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeigqT4uHtd2jPLUogWX-ARm1JaQf1lE #/registration

Join us on Zoom to learn more about the adoption process!
Register online at:
jfsrichmond.org/adoption

Our passionate and caring staff of social workers make the adoption process so much smoother! If you are hoping to adopt a child, you’ve come to a beloved resource in the Richmond community!! JFS adoption is here for you💛

Reach out to us today to find out more information.
jfsRichmond.org/adoption

Christopher Ategeka shares his amazing story of adoption and the opportunities it provided him!
Ategeka tells his story of being orphaned at a young age -- and how being adopted gave him the chance to experience a new culture, acquire an education and live up to his full potential.

"We may not be able to solve the bigotry and the racism of this world today, But certainly we can raise children to create a positive, inclusive, connected world full of empathy, love and compassion."

How adoption worked for me Talent is universal, but opportunity isn't, says TED Fellow Christopher Ategeka. In this charming, hopeful talk, Ategeka tells his story of being orphaned at a young age -- and how being adopted gave him the chance to experience a new culture, acquire an education and live up to his full potential.....

These are some must read books if you're considering transracial adoption! Researching and educating yourself with books about transracial adoption can make a significant difference! 💛

Unprotected: Aging out of foster care (Part 1) Christina Abraham’s 21st birthday loomed with dread. The milestone meant she was aging out of the foster care system and needed to find her own place to live. Christina met with NBC News’ Antonia Hylton in the months surrounding that deadline, sharing her experience in a group home and the obsta...

https://www.buzzfeed.com/devinherenda/19-celebs-who-have-opened-up-about-adoption

Families can come in many different forms, and adopting children is a great option for anyone who is ready to expand their household and explore parenthood. "We can celebrate it. It’s a gift."

There’s still time to join ACAF’s webinar on affirming LGBTQ+ youth

At 3 PM ET today, May 11th ACAF will host “Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth 201: A Deeper Dive for Foster & Adoptive Caregivers,” a session designed to help caregivers be affirming beyond the moment an LGBTQ+ youth comes out.

Using an intersectional lens and a case study format, this webinar will go beyond the basics to explore best practices in providing affirming homes.

https://hrc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1GrgCmmCSP2zVHtRLyPPAg

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth 201: A Deeper Dive for Foster & Adoptive Caregivers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Using an intersectional lens and a case study format, this webinar will go beyond the basics to explore best practices in providing affirming homes. We will cover how to support the young person as they come out and continue through the milestones of adolescence. We recommend that participants join....

Sara Jones: What stories are missing from the the transracial adoption narrative? What information is missing from our family narratives? For transracial adoptee Sara Jones, her Korean cultural roots were hidden until she sought answers on her own.

I Kept My Family's Secret For Over 60 Years. Now, I'm Finally Telling The Truth. "To everyone else, we looked like the perfect family. No one outside our home knew what we knew."

Changing Our Approach When Our Children Can’t Change - The North American Council on Adoptable Children Barb is NACAC’s training and support specialist. To learn more about the training NACAC can offer on FASD and other issues, visit the Training section of our site. Originally published in Adoptalk 2021: issue 3. Adoptalk is a benefit of NACAC membership. What have I learned about parenting a child...

https://adoptioncouncil.org/blog/regarding-refugee-children-fleeing-the-war-in-ukraine/

Regarding Refugee Children Fleeing the War in Ukraine - National Council For Adoption It is common following natural disasters, regional conflicts, and other events that displace children that questions about adoption arise. Our attention is drawn to the plight of these children and our hearts ache to provide them with the protection and love that they deserve. The war in Ukraine is....

I'm Black. My Son Is White. Here's What We Deal With When We Leave The House. "Our society has grown accustomed to seeing white parents with Black kids. But Black parents with white kids? Not so much."

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ajanibazile/black-people-adopted-white-families-stories

Black People Who Were Adopted By White Families Are Sharing Their Important Stories And Advice "Growing up as a Black child in a white family, my parents were great, but I never learned anything about my culture from them."

All I wanted was to be a mom, but adopting a 3 year old was harder than I expected I was blindsided that the ‘magic of motherhood’ didn’t just happen.

Jason hopes for forever family who can work things out calmly Nearly 800 children in Virginia’s foster system are waiting for a permanent loving home.

A Hand to Hold: Fun-to-be-around Jimmy has good rapport with small children, animals Nearly 800 children in Virginia’s foster system are waiting for a permanent loving home.

Zaniyah hopes to find a loving family that treats her well Nearly 800 children in Virginia’s foster system are waiting for a permanent loving home.

Jeep loves to watch Elmo, listen to music: 'He would bring so much joy' Nearly 800 children in Virginia’s foster system are waiting for a permanent loving home.