When Karen Broback received a call about a newborn who had been exposed to meth and amphetamines, she didn’t hesitate. Karen, a licensed foster care provider, cared for the infant for two and half
Meet a 2 Year Old with a Bright Smile
This 2-and-a-half-year-old boy has a cheerful and positive disposition. Though he is slightly behind in growth and development he has made gradual improvements. A letter from January 2018 explains how
Coping with Fear of the Unknown When Adopting
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. When most of us think about becoming a parent, we dream of a healthy child. We
2019 Korean Language and Culture Scholarship
Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) is once again accepting applications for its Korean Language and Culture Program. ESWS has been running the scholarship program for years to help Korean adoptees
Meet Mathew | A funny, active kid who waits for a family
Mathew has truly made an impression on his Child-Specific Recruiter, Sara. "He's one of my favorite humans," she professes. That's because this 13 year old waiting in Minnesota foster care has a fun
UnitedHealthcare Supports Efforts to Help Children in Minnesota
UnitedHealthcare is proud to support the Children’s Home Family Support Coach program, along with our foster care and adoption fair in an effort to find, recruit and support families that can provide
On World Down Syndrome Day, Meet a Social Girl Waiting for a Family
This adorable 5-year-old girl is waiting in Latin America for a family. She enjoys roaming in the house or yard---you can find her smiling as she plays on a short slide, hugs her baby dolls, or grabs
Embracing and Teaching Advocacy as Parents of Children with Down Syndrome
As parents to three amazing kids, we’ve found many things to be constant over the years: going to music festivals, a yearly trip to Duluth, nightly walks (when the weather permits), spending time with
Helping Adopted Children Cope With Grief and Loss
This content was originally published by childwelfare.gov Many children in foster care have experienced traumatic separations and losses. The emotions elicited by these traumatic experiences are
A Whirlwind Adoption
A rush to finalize before a teen turns 18 On a cold Thursday in January, Jeff received the call that started a flurry of events to adopt his fourth son. He had been home study approved for about a
