<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Adopt KM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Journeys of Foster Care, Adoption, and Advocacy]]></description><link>https://adoptkm.wixsite.com/our-journey/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:36:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://adoptkm.wixsite.com/our-journey/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[An Update on My Legal Support Fundraiser on GoFundMe]]></title><description><![CDATA[For well over a year now, I have not actively sought financial support through the GoFundMe page. Although the page remains online, I have not promoted it or requested new donations. 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It has also deepened my understanding of the challenges faced by foster parents and kinship caregivers. These roles require more than just providing shelter or supervision. They demand emotional resilience, legal awareness, and a commitment to unconditional support.]]></description><link>https://adoptkm.wixsite.com/our-journey/post/growing-through-caregiving-and-mentorship-discovering-compassion-in-unexpected-places</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3ef6fd36a85c300c113cd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:55:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be778a_1ded76928f3c496eb16d4bafa90c0623~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kandy Maxim-Morales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transforming Perspectives: Lessons Learned from Advocating for Children in Crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[This reality challenges the assumption that adoption or foster care is always a 'rescue.' It reminded me that loving a child and being capable of parenting a child are not always the same thing.]]></description><link>https://adoptkm.wixsite.com/our-journey/post/transforming-perspectives-lessons-learned-from-advocating-for-children-in-crisis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3eb3e11b9dfb4baa557ff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:35:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be778a_a720747e212e437486d7987d56413af2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kandy Maxim-Morales</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Complexities of Child Welfare: Lessons from My Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child welfare is a complex field that demands patience, knowledge, and empathy. My journey taught me that protecting children is not just about removing them from harm but about supporting their long-term well-being in a system that is often slow and imperfect.]]></description><link>https://adoptkm.wixsite.com/our-journey/post/navigating-the-complexities-of-child-welfare-lessons-from-my-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3e536d36a85c300c0fea9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/be778a_5781a25663b74bc188d4000dc5e27b37~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kandy Maxim-Morales</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>