Incredible video shows the exact moment foster mom tells young daughter she's getting adopted

Growing up under the protection of parents often brings a sense of security. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to experience a secure childhood, as some lack the presence of a responsible guardian in their lives. Orphans, in particular, often learn about life the hard way and long for the love and connection of a mom and dad. Reflecting this, a little girl’s reaction when her foster mother told her she was being adopted is winning hearts online. Retired foster parents Alex and Amber, who go by @fostering_family12 on Instagram, shared the heartwarming video of their soon-to-be daughter finally finding peace with her inner self.

The footage began with Amber holding her foster daughter's hands, accompanied by a text overlay that read, "The moment we told her." The little girl appeared nervous, fearing she might soon be separated from her caregivers. “I just want to stay here,” the little girl said. At the time, she was living with the couple’s twelve other adopted and biological children in their Ohio home. Upon hearing her heartfelt request, Amber gently asked if she truly wanted to stay with them. The little girl, wearing a purple hoodie, nodded, her facial expression clearly showing just how much she wanted to remain with them.

Amber, eager to share the good news, said, "Well, guess what?" This brought a smile to her foster daughter's face as she eagerly awaited the revelation. “Daddy and I are going to adopt you,” Amber told her. The little girl didn’t react immediately, as she was still processing the information. Amber gently asked, "What do you think about that?" As the reality of her dream—having parents—began to sink in, the girl grew emotional, her eyes filling with tears. Amber, too, was moved, and the two shared a tight hug, reflecting the deep and special bond between the soon-to-be mother and daughter.

During the moment, a visible sigh of relief crossed the little girl's face as her foster mom shared their adoption plan. “The kid was having such a hard time with her emotions,” read the text overlay on the minute-long footage. Amber claimed that she knew it was because of the child’s concerns about being removed from their home. The couple had to wait for a green signal from the government agency before breaking the adoption news to the girl. “We were so happy to finally have permission to tell her so she could have peace about it all,” Amber added.

Meanwhile, the little girl, still in awe, repeatedly asked if she was going to be adopted at that very moment. Her foster mom reassured her, trying to calm her nerves by assuring her that it would soon become a reality. As tears rolled down both their cheeks, they gently wiped them away. Amber planted a kiss on the girl's forehead, adoring her and rubbing her back. The video, describing the wholesome moment as a "core memory" for the little girl, quickly went viral, earning 319K likes and around 3,000 comments, with viewers moved by her emotional reaction to finally having a family. Wishing her the best, @vinceworley wrote, “Every child deserves loving parents; even if it’s not their birth parents.” “You can see her soul relax once she realizes what you’re telling her, like the breath she’s been holding can finally be released,” @girlsg0nemild added.

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