Represent Magazine
Stories by Teens in Foster Care
Adjusting to My Adoptive Family
Patience and communication were what I needed from my new family.
by George Romero
When I was first adopted out of foster care at age 6, everyone in my new family was sweet to me. It seemed like there was a lot of love. In addition to my two adoptive parents, I had six new siblings.
Youth-written stories in Represent give inspiration and information to teens in foster care while offering insight into those teens’ struggles.