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Kidsave on Spectrum News 1. Read the article about the impact of pandemic on foster kids and how we are forging ahead to meet the challenge.
Summer Miracles Kids Arrival
Summer Miracles Kids Arrival! Our communities came out to welcome the kids, it was a moment of joy for all - and more than a few happy tears were shed.
Celebrating All Moms on Mother’s Day
When Samantha met Kecia Wherry in 2006, she was just 11 years old and traveled from Colombia to the United States through Kidsave’s Summer Miracles program. Although she was being hosted by another family, Kecia and Samantha struck an inseparable bond. The Wherry Family later adopted her and her brother Antonio. Samantha is now is 26 and is currently completing her Master's in International Relations at the London School of Economics.
Finding Forever
"Kidsave allowed me to learn new things and have a life," reflects Angela. "Kidsave gave me a chance to meet my parents, go to college and find my way in this world..."
Five Days Was All It Took to Feel Like Family
In 2013, Colleen and Jason Bosley began their adoption journey by taking part in Kidsave's Summer Miracles program. Looking through the Kids Gallery...
Gaining a New Perspective
Jimy didn’t have an easy start. Born with toxoplasmosis Jimmy grew up losing his central vision, living in a Colombian orphanage for the blind for six years of his young childhood. That was until he accepted the chance of a lifetime to travel to the United States and participate in Kidsave's Summer Miracles program.
A Family Meant to Be
“Kidsave has changed my life... from meeting all the kids during the events to finding Mafe,” says Linda. “I feel like Kidsave is a second family to me. Kidsave made it possible for us to meet and changed Mafe’s future."
Well Worth the Wait
On the mantle of the Coleman family home sits a framed photograph of hope and new beginnings. It's a photo of Tom and Jessie Coleman with their new son, Nicolas, age 12, taken as the Colemans first met Nicolas through 2019 Kidsave Summer Miracles. Recently, they picked up Nicolas in Colombia and brought him to his forever home in time to enjoy the holidays together.
Home at Last – Our First Christmas
As this forever family celebrates their journey to their first Holiday season, we wish them all the happiness and love of family and look forward to watching them experience many, many more 'firsts' together.
The Wonderful Feeling of Becoming a Mother
“If I had advice for families interested in adoption, I would say don’t let the fear of the unknown stop you,” said Stefanie. "Sometimes, you don't find the perfect match right away and sometimes things don’t work out. Just jump in and have a little faith. Get to know the Kidsave program..."