These are the true stories of Fairfax County Foster Care and Adoption. They are stories of hope, endurance, acceptance, sacrifice, belonging, and most of all love. These success stories reveal how lives have been improved and families formed, reunited, and strengthened through the support of professionals working in foster care and adoption.
For this couple, their lives had not been complete since moving to Fairfax County from their home in Puerto Rico due to relocation orders. The move had upended their family, and they sought help from our department with their custody petition. Learn more about this family’s journey and the services we provide the community.
On a quiet summer morning, the life of a 19-month-old boy hung by a thread as his mother, frantically dialed 911. Sadly, those closest to him had left him in danger, but loving family members were willing to step in and change his life for the better. Learn more.
In this success story, a boy who entered foster care in Maryland, experienced such immense support and connection with a great uncle, that eventually, he was able to move into a foster placement with him. Check out this heartwarming example that shows that anyone with love in their heart and determination to the complete the process, can make a profound difference for a child in need. Learn more.
When a 16-year-old girl disengaged from treatment, lost all motivation, and spiraled into a mental health crisis, her devastated mother reached out to the Adoption and Kinship Assistance unit for support. Check out this success story to understand how this family got back on track with some help from our adoption assistance specialists, various therapies and community resources. Learn more.
Foster parents often play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between children and their biological families. These foster parents ultimately support the journey towards relative care. In this story, a pair of sisters stayed connected to members of their biological family and thrived while in foster care only due to the patience and support of their foster family. Learn more.
Aging out of foster care without permanency isn’t easy. One young man in this situation benefited from the support of a dedicated foster care worker and community partners who came together to make a life-changing difference. Learn more.
Foster care is full of ups and downs. For foster parents, supporting the primary goal of reunification with the biological family requires a lot of patience and flexibility. In this family’s case, it led to a strong bond between the foster parents and the biological relatives of the child that continues to this day. Learn about their story and how foster care workers supported them in growing that lasting relationship.
In this moving case, a teen who was struggling to make it on her own and thought she had no one to turn to was given a second chance to reconnect with her mother and siblings. Check out this moving story about a mother who was willing to go the distance to get her daughter back.
Check out this example of how a foster parent, a home-based worker, and a child’s extended biological family can form a community of support that enables a parent to be reunified with their child. This story also illustrates the power of resilience and the importance of a parent’s unwavering determination.
Most foster parents would say that it is a journey filled with many ups and downs, and no one can predict the length of the journey or the ways it will change you. For one couple, opening their hearts and home to a child through foster care has led to a lifetime commitment and expanded their family in ways they never imagined. Read more.
A child who entered foster care due to repeated neglect demonstrated significant behavioral challenges, but he had relatives who believed in him. They sought custody of him to give him an opportunity to be successful. Through the support of Fairfax County foster care specialists, this family had the opportunity to try to make a difference for their young relative. Learn more.
Our foster parents play such a pivotal role in bridging the gap between children and their biological families. Their diligent efforts can ultimately support the journey toward family reunification. Learn how one family made such a difference and helped establish lasting family connections. Read more.
Learn about the way a community of support formed around a brother and sister who were separated from their parents due to domestic violence and substance use. Foster Care and Adoption staff worked diligently to place them in a home where they could experience a deep well of love to sustain them through tough times. This heartwarming success story is a testament to the caring and selfless support of all those involved. Read more.
