Most people think about babies when they think about adoption, but there are many older children and hundreds of teens who are also waiting to find a family. Most of them have been in foster care for a considerable length of time; many have faced multiple moves and great personal losses.

 

Until recently, teens in foster care were rarely considered for adoption. It is now recognized that it is never too late for someone to join a family. Some people are even adopted as adults.

 

Teens who have been adopted tend to thrive in their new families and often say it was the best thing to ever happen to them.

 

Like all of us, these kids need stability, a sense of belonging, and opportunities to develop and grow. These things are all far more likely if they are part of a family, no matter their age.