Preteens need permanency: Banessa’s adoption story

Banessa’s story of adopting her daughter, Akarma, from foster care sheds light on the need for adoptive homes for waiting children in foster care. For older children like Akarma, who have spent years in foster care, adoption brings support, affirmation, assurance, and a sense of permanency—essential for kids who have been moving from placement to placement. With Banessa’s love and support, Akarma has a place to call home.