We Adopted a Teenage Brother and His Little Sister After Other Families Turned Them Down – A Month Later, Their Former Foster Mother Called and Asked, ‘They Still Haven’t Told You Why They Picked You?’

I frowned. « Why wasn’t he in the meeting? »

Rebecca hesitated.

That hesitation told me more than her answer did.

« A number of families have expressed interest in Josie, » she said. « When they’ve learned Jace is part of the placement, they’ve reconsidered. »

I felt embarrassed on behalf of people I had never met.

« Because he’s sixteen? »

« Teen placements are harder. »

Daniel crossed his arms. « Does he have behavioral problems? »