Articles Tagged: Adoption

After three years, the Breckenridges finished the process that was supposed to take nine months.

Nikki and Paul Hynek want to get a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy they’ve hosted and his siblings out of their home country amid Russia’s invasion. While the Hyneks hope to make the kids part of their family, they face bureaucratic hurdles in getting the kids to safety.

The Breckenridges race against the clock to adopt a fourth Ukrainian son before he turns 16, when he is eligible for military service and ages out of the orphanage.

Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) will host its first-ever Foster/Adoptive Parent Resource Fair on March 26. FHF also is looking for organizations to join the event that can also serve as a resource for current or prospective foster and adoptive families.

Two white Cedar Rapids parents have earned love and responded to criticism in the adoption of their Black child as their TikTok following climbed. Now, they have a book deal and run social media as a full-time job.

After struggling with adoption challenges for over two years, Jenna and Scott Breckenridge have brought their three sons home.

Since adopting their Black son, two white Cedar Rapids parents have faced more criticism and a steeper learning curve than most first-time parents.

State procedure in force for 48th time

Separated by the pandemic and other delays, this family is determined to bring 3 Ukrainian boys home to Iowa.