2,637 Days Later: A Forever Family Found

Yesterday—on April 15—a young man’s journey through foster care came to a beautiful new chapter. After 2,637 days in care, he was adopted by a family who opened their hearts and home to him, forever changing the course of his life.

That’s more than seven years of waiting. Waiting for permanency. Waiting for his forever home.

More than seven birthdays without the certainty of who would be there in the future.

More than seven holiday seasons with questions about where he’d be next.

And now, just after celebrating his 17th birthday, he knows where he’ll be.

He knows who’s showing up for him—every day, every celebration, every struggle, and every success – forever.

His forever dad—a single father—has been unwavering. Supportive. Present. From the beginning of their connection, he’s been intentional in building trust, showing up with kindness, consistency and care. He’s been exactly what this young man needed: someone who truly sees him, believes in him, and is in it for the long haul.

This young man was resilient. He kept going. He didn’t give up. And neither did the father who found his son through Bringing Families Together.

We are honored to have walked alongside them, through the twists and turns of foster care, and into the arms of those who now call each other family. This isn’t just an ending—it’s a beginning.

To this amazing father: thank you for saying yes. Thank you for stepping forward with courage and compassion. Thank you for becoming his “forever home.”

To those reading this who have felt a tug on your heart—maybe this is your sign. There are youth, just like him, still waiting. They are funny and smart, strong and brave, and sensitive. They deserve stability. They deserve connection. They deserve home.

You can be the reason a child doesn’t have to wait another day.

You can foster.

You can adopt.

You can change everything.

💜 At BFT, we walk with you every step of the way. If you’re ready to learn more about fostering or adoption through Bringing Families Together, we’re here.

Let’s build more forever together.

Let’s bring more families together.

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P.S. In the photos, the person in red is Ellie Chesnut—one of our amazing Family Development Specialists on the BFT Resource Team. We’re so lucky to have her on this journey with us.