Yes, we took one in at two years old and it really changed our life in many ways, one of which was financial. She is 23 now and back after graduating from an Ivy League college and living with me until summer taking some post bach biology courses before grad school. Lost my husband last year so enjoy her but it was hard for many years. Wouldn't take anything for her though. Don"t know where she would be if we hadn't taken her as her situation was dangerous.