Part Five: Their Journey Ends
The hope for a forever home has turned into a reality for many of our SJ kids. In Part Five of “A Day in the Life of a SJ Kid,” we share thoughts from some of our SJ parents about what life is like for them and the newest member(s) of their family.
Story By: Tiffany White
The Fulton Family
Maddex, age 6 is now a big brother to his sister Sullivan, age 2.
Adopted October 1, 2025
“He brings crazy joy to our house — it’s super joyful and chaotic, with little feet running around and toys everywhere. Our life is dramatically different, but in the best possible way.” – Jill and Billy Fulton
Photo: Meredith Morrison Photography
The Carr Family
Mikey, age 6
Adopted October 29, 2025
“Mikey is very funny, inquisitive, and intelligent. He asks lots of questions and remembers everything about them. He tested in the 99th percentile in everything at school. His vocabulary is amazing for his age. He recently decided that he wants to be a principal when he grows up.” – Allie and Michael Carr
The Vincent Family
Max, age 10 and Brielle, age 4
Adopted July 19, 2024
“Brielle’s daycare class began using the phrase, “true love,” recently, and she has now used it at home, which is both funny and cute. Last week, she woke up and told me that she had a dream and started naming all our family members in her dream and said they were her ‘true loves’.
Both Brielle and Max are extremely gifted and smart. They love to read books together at night. They have both blossomed from shy personalities into spunky little ones who enjoy life to the fullest.” – Lauren Vincent
Photo: @jess.amburgey
The Daly Family
Katie and John Daly
Lulu, age 5 (adopted April 12, 2023); Jack, age 11; Mark, age 9
“Our daughter Lulu who has Down’s Syndrome has shown us how to find joy in even the smallest moments. She reminds us every day to slow down, appreciate what we have, and never take anything for granted.
Since joining our family, Lulu has made incredible progress. She has gone from taking her first independent steps to practically running everywhere she goes. She has also grown beautifully into her new role as a big foster sister, showing kindness, patience, and pride. One of her biggest areas of growth has been her ability to identify letters, a milestone that has made us so proud. Every day she continues to amaze us with how much she is learning and how far she has come.” – Katie Daly
Photo: Justin Overbay
ICYMI: Read Part one, two, three, and four of “A Day in the Life of a SJ Kid.”
This post was supported by funds made available by the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Office of Health Equity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, under RFA-OT21-2103. The content of this post are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of or endorsement by the Kentucky Department for Public Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.