Resources

Everything I wish I had when I started my foster-to-adopt journey.

Free Starter Guide

“Can I Foster Adopt?” Your first step starts here.

This 5-page guide covers:

The real stats on foster care (391,000 children in care, 113,000 waiting to be adopted)
6 myths that stop women from starting, and the truth
The 6-step process from info session to licensed
Your Week One action checklist

“From Yes to Licensed” is the step-by-step workbook that walks you through your entire foster-to-adopt journey.

Inside the workbook:

Federal Government Resources:

Child Welfare Information Gateway (Foster Care Adoption) Comprehensive federal resource for foster care adoption information, requirements, and state-by-state guides
AdoptUSKids National photo listing of children waiting to be adopted from foster care, plus resources for prospective parents
Administration for Children & Families (ACF) AFCARS data, foster care statistics, and federal policy information
State Foster Care Laws & Policies Find requirements specific to your state

Texas Resources (where I’m located!):

Find Your State’s Info Session:

Search “[Your State] foster care info session” or “[Your State] foster parent training” to find orientation meetings near you.

Real talk. Real stories. Real resources, updated weekly.

License to Be a Mom

“Single. Black. Licensed to Be a Mom. The Blueprint.”