CONNECTING OLDER CHILDREN WITH FAMILIES FOR ADOPTION

For 25 years now Kidsave has been helping older kids in foster care and orphanages be seen, find families, and thrive.

At any given time nearly 120,000 kids in the U.S. are waiting for adoption, according to the Administration for Children and Families. Additionally, 2 million children are eligible for adoption throughout the world, according to UNICEF. Research shows that a child is most likely to be adopted during the first nine years of their life. After their tenth birthday, they are considered an “older child,” and their odds of being adopted dramatically decrease.

We believe that every child deserves a family, but without action, thousands of older kids will continue to grow up in care, unsupported, without the love and safety of family.

Kidsave exists to change that. Our innovative programs are designed to create opportunities for older children in foster care to connect with adoptive families and life-long mentors. Kidsave currently operates its programs in four nations: the U.S., Ukraine, Colombia, and Sierra Leone.

Our Mission is to create change so older, forgotten children in foster care and orphanages get every chance to grow up in caring, supportive families who will love them for who they are.

Because when they have a family to guide them, encourage them, and be there for them, these kids can truly thrive and become the people they were destined to be.

Kidsave is in the U.S. and around the world.
In Ukraine, Kidsave is rescuing children and families and providing humanitarian aid.
Get the latest updates on our work in Ukraine.

meet children for adoption

Our gallery features children available for adoption and hosting. These kids want and need a lasting, caring connection with a mentor or adoptive family. Take a look through our galleries, inquire about them, and help us find their forever families!

LEARN ABOUT ADOPTION

Just like how each child is unique, so is each adoption story. There are many paths that you can take to grow your family through adoption; visit HOST A CHILD to learn more about the hosting and adoption process, and fill out this inquiry form to connect with a Kidsave coordinator today!

OUR IMPACT

Since 1999

Kids Helped

SO FAR THIS YEAR

335

Total served in 2022 through Summer Miracles, Weekend Miracles, in Sierra Leone, and Corporate Mentoring in Ukraine.

Total Served

SINCE 1999

14,875

Total served since 1999 through Summer Miracles, Weekend Miracles, and all of our international programs.

Rescued

IN UKRAINE IN 2022

30,057

Our Angels of Hope, the volunteers and staff on the ground, continue to help Ukrainians get to safety during the war.

KIDSAVE STORIES

We stay in touch with our Kidsave kids, mentors, hosts, and families long after the adoption is finalized. They continue to have access to our staff and resources, not only for a helping hand when they need it but also to cheer them on as they continue their journey. Read a few of our success stories, heartwarming accounts of older kids overcoming the odds and finding the love and support of family.

Greg and Aaron reached a point in their lives where they were ready to start a family. As an LGBT couple looking to adopt, they wanted to go through organizations that were open-minded and would help them enjoy such an exciting time.

Derly Beacom learned early on to be self-sufficient. “Growing up in an orphanage in Colombia, I knew I had to take care of myself.

When Andrea first joined our Kidsave community, she wanted to make a difference by volunteering and providing care for LGBTQ+ kids growing up in foster care…

Doolan Family

From a young age, Christine Doolan knew she wanted to adopt. As a child she spent 3 years in foster care, and this experience stayed with her.

CHANGE A LIFE

Your gifts of time and money can transform the life of a child.

100% of your money goes directly to helping kids.

Learn more about where your money goes here.

WE’RE PROUD TO BE THE CHARITY OF CHOICE FOR

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Partners for Change are companies who have selected Kidsave as a partner for good. These companies hold fundraisers, host employee engagement program, match employee gifts and/or give a portion of company proceeds to Kidsave to support our work.