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The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to
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Jasmine and Jania are two teenage sisters hoping to find a caring, supportive, forever family. While close in age (Jasmine is 15 and older sister Jania is 16), the two
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Whether you are fostering a child through the child welfare system or helping raise the child of a loved one through a kinship care arrangement, it’s almost always in the
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The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, family togetherness, and celebration. For those who are parenting kids who have experienced trauma or loss, we know that this
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Meet Leah, a funny, quirky, and introverted 13-year-old. Her favorite subject in school is science and her favorite activity is softball. Outside of school, Leah enjoys shopping, playing sports, making
The Family We Are
Lindsay and Ryan began their adoption journey as many people do, envisioning an infant who would transform them from a couple into a growing family. But within months of starting