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Eddie

Meet Eddie: A Funny, Witty and Kind Youth Looking for A Sense of Belonging.

June 9, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Meet Eddie, an engaging, wise, and funny 15-year-old. As a ninth grader, Eddie’s favorite school classes are math and art. He loves telling funny stories and bringing a smile to

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Waiting Children

Celebrating Pride Month: Why Reading is Essential for Children

May 31, 2025 by Staff Contributor

As we celebrate Pride Month, we are reminded acceptance and allyship are values that should be fostered from an early age. One powerful way to introduce children to communities of

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Adoption Scam

Understanding Adoption Scams and How to Protect Against Them

May 19, 2025 by Staff Contributor

A few years ago, my husband and I put in a small patio under our kitchen window. I was excited to sit out there in the morning drinking coffee and have

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Filed Under: Education & Webinars, Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, Sibling Adoption

Celebrating the Journey to Motherhood

May 7, 2025 by Mat Brutger

For Kirsten Lemke, Mother’s Day is more than a celebration of being a mom — it’s a chance to reflect on the journey that made her motherhood possible. Growing up,

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Donor Stories, International Adoption

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Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Keatha McLeod

April 28, 2025 by Mat Brutger

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Keatha McLeod, Foster Care

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Filed Under: Staff Spotlight Series

portrait of Ariyah

Meet Ariyah: A Loving and Loyal Teen

April 24, 2025 by Mat Brutger

Ariyah is a friendly, loyal and kind 13-year-old who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, whether it’s getting their hair and nails done together, shopping or going out

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Waiting Children

Korean Adoption Update

Korean Adoption | Media & Resources

April 3, 2025 by Staff Contributor

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

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Filed Under: News

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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota announces full merger with Children’s Home Society of Minnesota

March 25, 2025 by Mat Brutger

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) today announced its full merger with Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home). The merger, which continues a longstanding partnership between two historic

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Filed Under: News

Chantel and her family

Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Chantel Mitchell

February 27, 2025 by Jenna Hanson

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Chantel Mitchell, Adoption Worker and

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

Meet Angel: A Sweet and Gentle Boy Looking for a Forever Family

February 11, 2025 by kristina berg

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

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Filed Under: News

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