DYFS Helps Journalist Become a Mom

I found a wonderful first-person account from a former reporter who adopted a baby through DFYS. We usually only hear the horror stories about our state's child welfare system, but there are happy tales to be told. This is certainly one of them.

My experience with DYFS didn't work out so well, but that was nearly three years ago. A lot has changed within the agency since then for the better, so I hear.

For those considering foster parenting or anyone who cannot afford a private adoption agency, please read this single mom's story on the Casey Journalism Center on Children and Families Web site.

If I wasn't in the process (and already made a hefty, non-refundable deposit) of a second adoption with the same private agency that gave me my son, I just might be persuaded to give DYFS another try. Who knows, maybe when we're ready for No. 3.....

Here's the link:
http://www.journalismcenter.org/jcommunity/articles/Quigley1217.htm