This article, by Anna Pawley, LMSW, Claire Davis, LICSW-S & Traci Newell, LBSW-S originally appeared in NCFA’s recent Adoption Advocate publication Introduction Adoption can be a complex subject to discuss
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
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
From LA to Ethiopia: Reconnecting With Birth Family
Imagine being an 18-year-old American girl — Ethiopian-born and adopted at the age of two — and traveling to Africa with your parents to meet your biological parents. Tsehay Driscoll
Helping Others, One Quarter at a Time
The spirit of generosity, compassion, and fun was on full display at Word of Peace Church in Rogers, Minnesota this past summer. Each year, youth attending the church’s vacation Bible
