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Family Welcomes 7 Siblings to Keep Them Together After Years in Foster Care
Imagine the excitement of expanding your family through adoption, only to discover it involves not one or two, but a full set of seven siblings! While some might be overwhelmed by such a challenge, one extraordinary couple in Georgia dove right in.
After spending 1,359 days in foster care, seven siblings have officially found their forever home with a Georgia family. Meet the amazing duo, Emily and Ryan Thompson, who have been nurturing these four sisters and three brothers since August 5. This week, they celebrated their new status as a family.
Now, with a total of eight children—including their biological son, Jake—the Thompsons have truly embraced the chaos of family life. On the day their adoption was finalized, the excitement was palpable. They even shared an adorable video of their wild ride to the courthouse on their Facebook page.
“We’re all super excited!” Ryan exclaims in the video, capturing that infectious energy. “The kids have been up since 6, screaming and running around the house.” He affectionately refers to the kids as their “super seven.” In an interview with NBC 4, Ryan and Emily emphasized their desire to create a loving home for all the siblings. “When we met the ‘super seven,’ we fell in love instantly. Keeping them together was our top priority.”
With the seven siblings now part of the “fantastic eight,” including Jake, the family is ready for the wild ride ahead. Anyone who has experienced the leap from one child to two knows the adjustment can be quite the challenge—so imagine the leap to eight! But not to worry, super mom Emily is up for it. “The biggest challenge was adjusting from having a 3-year-old to suddenly having a 14-year-old,” she shares. “Navigating the teenage years and figuring out schooling was a bit overwhelming at first.”
Though they always envisioned a big family, Ryan and Emily were taken aback when they were first approached about adopting seven kids at once. “I saw the look on my husband’s face,” Emily recalls, “and he said, ‘What do you think about seven?’” Her response? “A 7-year-old?” To which he clarified, “Seven children!”
They’ve clearly embraced the surprise and even plan to adopt more children in the future. The siblings have a baby sister still in foster care, but the Thompsons can’t adopt her until they have more space. To help with the new home purchase, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched, and they are just $2,000 shy of their $60,000 goal. Incredible!
With approximately 11,000 kids in foster care in Georgia, according to AdoptUsKids.org, keeping siblings together is essential for their emotional stability and security. May is National Foster Care Month, a time to shine a light on how families can transform a child’s life through adoption and fostering. The Thompsons’ GoFundMe page mentions their commitment to God’s calling for adoption, stating, “We believe our journey isn’t finished yet.”
If you feel inspired to support the Thompsons in their quest to adopt, check out their GoFundMe page and click “Donate Now.” For more info on becoming a foster parent or adopting, visit AdoptUSKids.
In summary, this Georgia family has taken on the incredible journey of adopting seven siblings, proving that love knows no bounds. Their story is a beautiful testament to family, resilience, and the power of keeping siblings together.