This article was originally published by Creating A Family in September 2021. View original post. Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue adoption to build your family. Whether you’ve come to this
Advocating for Your Foster or Kinship Child at School
If you don’t have experience with the jargon of educational supports, IEP’s and 504’s prior yet, advocating for your foster or kinship child in school can feel intimidating. It might
Meet A Creative Teen Who Loves to Make People Laugh
Ari is a 15-year-old who can light up your day with her creative and caring spirit. “Ari has an amazing sense of humor! She can make any conversation funny and
Why We Should Not Talk about Adopting an Afghan “Orphan”
Today.com recently posted an article titled How to Adopt Afghan Refugee Children. Not surprisingly, the piece was widely shared on social media, with many commenters offering to “step up” to adopt these
Heidi Wiste Named President of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota
Heidi Wiste, a longtime adoption expert, became president of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home) on August 19, 2021. She was also named associate vice president for Adoption and
Self-Care for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents
We hear it. We say it. But do we do it? When you are a parent of a child who has experienced trauma, it might not be your habit to
Helping Family Visits Go Well
When you raise grandchildren or extended family members, visits with the children’s parents can feel more stressful and stickier than a typical foster relationship might feel. There is a history
Meet an Energetic, Curious, and Creative 7-year-old
CJ is an energetic, creative, and curious 7-year-old with a big personality and lots of love to give. He has a great sense of humor and can always make those
Advice From a Birth Mother About Infant Adoption
Building your family through infant adoption puts you on a pretty big learning curve. If you have come to adoption after infertility treatment or an extended time of trying to
Protective Factors That Help Your Child Overcome High ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been in the news often in recent years. Learning about the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on your child’s developing brain might feel
