CH/LSS has been closely following the ongoing media coverage and investigations surrounding Korean Adoption practices in the 1970s and 1980s. Individuals may feel alarmed and distressed by the articles and
Meet Angel: A Sweet and Gentle Boy Looking for a Forever Family
Angel is a sweet, goofy, and gentle boy who loves his brothers and enjoys going to school. “The staff at school love him and he gets along well with his
Meet Amijah: An Artistic and Bubbly Teen
Amijah is a find, funny, and bubbly 17-year-old. “She always has a smile on her face and likes to make people laugh,” says Hayley, her Child Specific Recruiter. At school
Developing Healthy Homework Habits
Homework. It’s a dreaded word for most kids and often for adults, too! When raising a child with learning challenges, the dread factor wrapped up in that one word can
Meet Choi: A Creative and Introspective Teen
Choi is a creative sixteen-year-old who enjoys magic cards, magic tricks, and music (especially electronic dance music). He is very smart and a quick learner! His favorite classes at school
Partnering with School to Help Your Child Succeed
Children impacted by early-life trauma, prenatal substance exposure, or other challenges often experience behavior issues in the classroom. Their teachers and other educational professionals frequently misunderstand their behaviors, especially if
Meet Kieony: A Clever, Funny, and Caring Teen
Meet Kieony, a clever, funny, and caring teen who loves jokes, games, and building Legos. “Kieony is a gifted student and excels at math and science,” says Hayley, his Child
A Back-to-School Checklist for Your Adoptive, Foster, or Kinship Family
Quicker than you imagine, you will be fully immersed in back-to-school preparations with your adopted, foster, or kinship kids. We know! Mentioning the “s-c-h-o-o-l” word can make you cringe this
Growing Together Through Openness
Sometimes, families grow in unexpected ways. Such was the case for long-term Children’s Home donors Larry and Sue Turner. Just over two decades ago, their then 26-year-old daughter discovered she
Minnesota Birth Records Law Change: What You Need to Know
Minnesota law regarding original birth records for adult adoptees is changing effective July 1, 2024. The new law allows adult adoptees access to original birth records and affidavits of nondisclosure
