 I had nightmares at my birth mom's house. It was really scary living there. There were always drugs in the house. The police came, and that's when I was placed into foster care. Right now in the U.S., more than 100,000 children like Ariana are waiting for a family. Once I was adopted, I definitely felt safe. Help the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption find permanent homes for children in foster care. Learn more at DaveThomasFoundation.org.