You’ve narrowed the search for an adoption or foster competent therapist after gathering recommendations from friends, some internet research, and a few phone interviews. You have high hopes for the healing that adoption therapy will bring. However, it’s wise to keep your eyes and ears open to gauge whether or not this particular therapist or
Thinking About Adopting a Sibling Group? Things to Consider First
Many hopeful parents consider adopting a sibling group when they are starting their process to build a family. There are some things to consider if you are thinking about adopting a sibling group. What Are the Benefits of Adopting a Sibling Group? There are some amazing benefits for children adopted as a sibling group. For
Meet A Playful & Friendly Youth
Ronald is a curious, silly, and light-hearted 11-year-old who loves to joke and make people around him laugh. One of his favorite activities is going to the park and playing on the playground. He loves the monkey bars and the swings, and since he’s not afraid of heights, he has no problem swinging as high
How to Understand and Cope with Racial Trauma
A year after the murder of George Floyd, many people are continuing to process the grief, pain, horror of a life taken before our eyes. For those in the BIPOC community, this grief and pain is amplified by the ongoing mental health effects of racial trauma. Racism is associated with a host of psychological consequences,
Questions to Ask When Accepting a Foster Placement
Experienced foster and adoptive parents will tell you that one key to a successful placement is having the information you need to first decide if a child is a good fit for your family and, if so, make the experience a positive one for you and the child. We asked our Facebook community and social
COVID Relief in India: How You Can Help
Help Children in India Through St. Jude’s Charitable Trust Children’s Home has long supported the efforts of St. Jude’s Charitable Trust (SJCT) in Kerala, India, to provide quality care, medical attention, and therapeutic services to children in institutional settings. We are reaching out now to share what SJCT is doing in response to India’s devastating
Meet a Sweet Girl Who Loves Being Outdoors
Araya is a sweet, lovable, and playful 14-year-old. She thrives when receiving one-on-one attention and loves to be outside when the weather is nice. Araya especially enjoys riding her bike, swimming, going for walks, and playing on the swings at the playground. Her favorite foods are pasta, cinnamon rolls, and beef jerky. Feeling cared for
Supporting Reunification as a Kinship Caregiver
Kinship caregivers have unique opportunities to provide nurturing care for children whose parents cannot parent them for a season. However, the pre-existing relationships you have with the child’s parents, whether they be your adult children, siblings, or another extended family, can complicate kinship care. You have a history with the parents, and you are also
Behind the Desk With Jason Hirsch
In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Jason Hirsch, a Child Specific Recruiter based out of our St. Paul office. Jason joined CH/LSS in the fall of 2020 after completing grad
Positive Adoption Language & Why It Matters
We’ve all heard the adage “words matter.” Indeed, in this fast-paced social media culture, new words and definitions are evolving faster than most of us can keep up with. As adoptive and foster parents, we are acutely aware when the world around us gets adoption language wrong. We may not be as aware of what
