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70. From Street Kid To Foster Dad May 13, 2020

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Peter Mutabazi was born in Uganda where he was forced to leave his home and fend for himself. But through the kindness of others Peter got a second chance at life. Today Peter is returning that same kindness as he has fostered 12 children and recently adopted one.

68. Breaking The Cycle Of Broken Families Apr 29, 2020

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Chrystal Smith had a difficult childhood that included brokenness and abuse, but she was not defeated. Instead, Chrystal started an organization that creates opportunities for the community to be a "village" of support for underserved children and families. Through her personal experience and work with Foster Village, Chrystal shows us how we can all come alongside children and families and show them they are not alone.

69. How Adopting Our White Son Taught Us More About Racism Apr 27, 2020

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Keia Jones Baldwin is a proud, strong black woman with experience in adoption, and foster care, and raising children in a multicultural family. So when she got a call for another foster placement Keia didn't hesitate. But when she got to the hospital and the nurse pointed to a little white baby, Keia knew she was embarking on a whole new journey of racism, family, and love.

67. How I Became A Mom To A 17 Year Old Refugee Apr 22, 2020

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When Kylie decided to become part of a unique program that allows her to foster refugee children, she never expected to become a mom and a grandma in less than 3 months. But her willingness to say yes has changed lives and given her the most beautifully diverse family.

66. Navigating The Complexities of Adoption With Cam Lee Apr 15, 2020

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Cam Lee was adopted from South Korea at the age of 3. Years later he decided to search for and meet his birth mother. It was through this journey that he realized his life's calling was to help others navigate their own adoption story. Cam's personal experience and education as a counselor give him infinite wisdom that he shares with us today.

65. I'm Home From My International Adoption, Now What? With Rachel Baxter Apr 08, 2020

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Have you ever wondered what an international adoption looks like once you get home? Our good friend Rachel Baxter shares what she has learned and what her family has been up to for the past 4 years since their special needs international adoption from China.

64. Finding Family After Aging Out Of Foster Care - Tori Petersen Apr 01, 2020

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Having grown up in 12 different homes, sleeping on floors and couches, living in a group home, and eventually aging out of the system, Tori Petersen offers an inside look at growing up in foster care and reminds us that it's never too late to find someone to call family.

63. Are You Afraid of Down Syndrome Adoption? Mar 25, 2020

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Heather Avis and Mercedes Lara from The Lucky Few both have adopted children with Down Syndrome. From their incredible wisdom and experience they show us how to create a more inclusive world and shift the narrative around Down Syndrome.

62. When You Find Out Your Birth Mom Is Alive - Mary Grant Mar 18, 2020

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Sixteen years after her adoption, Mary Grant received a message from a relative in Ethiopia who had been searching for her. This message would launch Mary on a journey that would eventually lead to her speaking to her mother for the first time. Mary's story of pain, healing, and family has wisdom and lessons for us all.

61. Meeting My Daughter's Birth Mom With Martha Bonneau Mar 11, 2020

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When Martha Bonneau's 4 year old daughter said she wanted to find her birth family, Martha and her husband didn't know what to do other than to say "Okay" and hope that they would be able to give their daughter some answers. Little did they know that 6 years later their family of 4 would be on an airplane headed to China.

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