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Every Role, Every Voice: A National Survey Across the Foster Care & Adoption Continuum

We are so glad you're here. Whether this journey has been yours personally or one you have walked alongside someone else — your voice and your experience matter deeply to us. This survey is part of a national effort to gather honest perspectives from across the foster care and adoption continuum so we can better understand what helped, what was missing, and what's needed going forward. Your responses will directly shape the education and resources Lifeline builds.

This survey takes approximately 15–25 minutes depending on your role(s). Responses are completely confidential and anonymous - your name and personal information will never be tied to your answers.

Tell Us About Yourself

What is your age?

Where do you currently live?

What is your race and/or ethnicity?

Select all that may apply.

Which of the following best describes your connection to foster care, adoption, or child welfare?

Select the role that best describes you. If you have more than one, select your primary role first. You'll have the opportunity to complete an additional role at the end of this survey.

Which of the following best describes your connection to foster care, adoption, or child welfare?

Foster, Adoptive, or Kinship Parent / Caregiver

Foster Care Alumni / Adoptee

Biological Family (child in your family entered foster care, was at risk, or was adopted)

Sibling (child who was fostered or adopted joined your family)

Local Church (leaders and members)

Extended Family or Friend (of someone impacted by foster care or adoption)

Helping Professional or Organization