At CK Family Services, we are honored to witness incredible adoption stories that showcase the strength, resilience, and love of families opening their hearts and homes to children in need. This Adoption Awareness Month, we’re highlighting photos of many families who have welcomed new family members this year. Each story is unique and each is equally touching. Read about two such families whose journeys reflect the impact of CK’s adoption program and the profound difference that adoption can make.
The Kimball Family: A Commitment to Siblings
The Kimball family’s story is one of resilience, compassion, and unity. Matched with a sibling group of three boys, ages 12, 11, and 6, the Kimballs were committed to adopting all three children, who were initially placed in separate foster homes. Bringing the siblings together presented challenges, as the boys worked through past traumas and tested boundaries. But the Kimballs’ unwavering dedication allowed them to navigate these difficulties with patience, empathy, and love.
This family was steadfast in meeting the boys’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, showing an incredible commitment to their children’s journey of healing. They embraced each parenting challenge as an opportunity for growth and sought support from their network whenever needed. As they demonstrated love, advocacy, and consistent support, the children began to feel secure, valued, and truly loved. Adoption day marked a profound milestone in their journey—a celebration of the Kimballs’ perseverance and their children’s sense of belonging.
Embracing Fictive Kinship
For Molly B. the question, “Did you know K and A are going to be available for adoption?” changed everything. Molly, a single woman focused on her career, wasn’t actively pursuing motherhood. But when she learned that two children she had known since infancy needed a forever family, she knew her path had shifted. With unwavering determination, Molly completed the steps needed to adopt the siblings, embracing her role as their mother and committing to building a loving home. Supported by foster parents, caseworkers, and her family, she navigated the adoption process and quickly began creating new memories with her children.
“Who knew that life as a single mom was the adventure I never knew I needed!?” Molly shares. As a fictive kinship adoption, Molly’s story highlights a type of adoption where social ties—not biological ties—create a family. Her journey reflects the profound joy and growth that comes from opening one’s heart to children in need, and she is deeply grateful for the adventure and love her new family brings every day.
The Impact of Adoption at CK Family Services
All of our adoption families embody resilience, compassion, and commitment, reflecting the spirit of CK Family Services’ mission: “People united through God to enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of at-risk children and families.” They are true heroes, stepping up to be a light for children in need and demonstrating that adoption is a journey of love, dedication, and transformation. Together, they are building bonds that will last a lifetime, and their stories inspire us all.
Through CK’s adoption program, we see lives transformed every day, one loving family at a time. By partnering with families, we’re meeting an urgent need in our community, creating lasting relationships, and helping children find the stability and love they deserve. This is life-changing work, and together, we are truly making a difference.
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Written by Tina Clark, Community Engagement Liaison
Professionally Reviewed by Gina Hall, Adoption Program Supervisor