A USA TODAY investigation found more than 66,000 children adopted in the U.S. from 2008 to 2020 ended up in the foster care system after their adoptions failed. That includes more than 2,200 children ...

As debate over abortion rights heats up in Indiana, a local state representative is looking to find a way to make adoption easier and cheaper. As Indiana lawmakers prepare for their special session ...

Of the lucky pups who were adopted last year, it seems more have found their forever homes: The number of dogs surrendered by their owners has decreased by about 4.5% since 2023, according to a 2024 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS – As Indiana’s near-total ...

I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Art Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. I utilize traditional talk-based ...

A bold, pro-family bill — modeled after a zero-cost adoption plan I developed in my campaign for governor in 2024 — is on its way to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk. It’s a game-changer. Indiana ...

Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden has joined forces with a state legislator in calling for a zero-cost adoption policy during the upcoming special session. The proposal from Doden, who announced his ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANA — Looking for an affordable way to ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Eric Doden said he first proposed a Zero Cost Adoption plan a year ago. Now, as Indiana lawmakers consider abortion restrictions, Doden said Monday the need for his plan is ...

At just after 11 p.m. on July 29, Allie Missler took yet another call from the Department of Child Services and accepted a foster child into her family’s Carmel home. For the last five years, many of ...

Following a yearslong, small-scale partnership, Indiana child welfare agencies have finalized an agreement with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to grow a program that works to connect some of ...

Navigating challenges in life can leave one feeling exhausted and stressed. Anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk can become a struggle, and leave one feeling unsupported and alone. Whether it ...