Fostering and adoption are all about connections—among parents and children, their extended support community, advocates, and CAP facilitators. In this blog, learn about the personal and unique stories told by foster youth, adoptive families, and the CAP team in their own words.
Teddy's Heartwarming Journey From The Side Of The Road To The Hearts Of Millions
This “In Their Own Words” is told from the perspective of a stuffed animal.
Blue Ribbon Month = National Foster Care Month
CAP is proud to have opened its Therapeutic Foster Care Program in August 2021. Stacie Dailey, Clinical Manager at Childrean Awaiting Parents, wants you to know more about this unique foster care program.
Always Room for more FAMILY!
Michelle O'Mara, CAP's new Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter, has taken a serendipitous journey through life to find family in many unexpected places.
Michele Ely - In Memoriam
How do you sum up the life of a person like Michele Ely? In so many ways, she was someone larger than life itself.
Examining the Process of Adoption from Foster Care
Part 2 of 2
Erin Cabral and her husband Andres adopted a child from foster care in 2019. Now they are in the process to adopt again. She was happy to give us insight about the winding road to adoption from a parent’s point of view.
Examining the Process of Adoption from Foster Care
Part 1 of 2
Adoption Specialist/Program Manager Veronica Black Turner has worked at Children Awaiting Parents for more than two decades. An expert in the field of adoption from foster care, Veronica has four sons, three of whom she adopted from care. So it made sense for her to speak—“in her own words”—about CAP’s process, from beginning to end.
A Memorial Tribute To Lynda Bailey
Lynda Bailey was an influential leader in CAP's early days. She passed away in November of 2020 and is remembered here with great affection and respect by her friend, Peggy Soule, founder of Children Awaiting Parents.
How Adoption Changed Me for the Better
My name is Michael Helwig, and believe it or not, I am adopted! I was adopted on September 8, 2014, and this is my story.
Adoption from Foster Care? My Advice - Do It!
Heather and Bobby Henry recently adopted two children from foster care. Heather shares their story and why they are so glad they adopted!
Remembering David Carsel
David Carsel, CAP's Finance and HR Operational Manager, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He was a light and a joy, a steady presence behind the scenes at Children Awaiting Parents, keeping us all going. This time, we at CAP are speaking in our own words, about a man we admired so much.
Why I Chose Children Awaiting Parents
Leo Ramos recently presented CAP with a silent auction donation on behalf of his employer. His message to children waiting for a forever family: "You are loved. Never forget that."
