February marks the start of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to this country and to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. Since you are never too young to learn about and celebrate Black history, we have compiled a list of nine must-read picture books for
Meet Larry: A Witty, Fun-Loving Youth
Meet Larry, a light-hearted, witty, and smart eleven-year-old with a great sense of humor. Katie, his Child Specific Recruiter says, “Larry is super funny, and it’s so fun to see that come out the more you get to know him. He genuinely has a great sense of humor and is known for being a bit
Behind the Desk With Jamie Nabozny
In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re excited to feature board member, Jamie Nabozny. As a father of four boys, Brandon (12), Juan (13), Val (14), and AJ (16), Jamie has firsthand
A Day in the Life of a Child Specific Recruiter
As we enter the season of gratitude, we can’t help but be thankful for all of the staff who work as Child Specific Recruiters. Their work often happens behind-the-scenes, but it’s is an integral part of how we help place youth in safe, loving homes. Our team of Child Specific Recruiters are caring and compassionate
Meet a Caring Youth Who Loves Animals and the Outdoors
Mathew is a funny, kind, thoughtful 14-year-old who loves science and discovering new things, which is evident by his innate curiosity about the world around him. His adventurous spirit makes him feel right at home in nature, where he loves to fish, climb trees, and work on outdoor projects. “Mathew lights up whenever he’s around
Behind the Desk With Claire Hammer
In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Claire Hammer, Supervisor for Post Adoption Services, based out of our St. Paul office. After working in Foster Care Adoption for the past several
The Right Mother for The Right Child
Ambrosia loves cats, pageants and poking fun at her mother. Her ability to find joy in everyday things hasn’t come easily. She had an unstable early life, living in 15 different foster homes over eight years. It was a time Ambrosia describes as “scary.” When she was 13, Ambrosia’s life changed, thanks to a woman
9 Books For Kids and Teens That Celebrate Latinx Culture
National Hispanic Heritage Month was created to recognize the positive impact that Hispanic Americans have left on the country. “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South
Behind the Desk With Lisa Trinh
In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Lisa Trinh, an Intake Coordinator and Waiting Child Specialist based out of our St. Paul office. “Lisa plays such an important role for our
Meet An Artistic Teen With A Passion for Social Justice
Artistic, funny, outgoing, creative, and compassionate are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about D., a 13-year-old who just started 7th grade. “D. is a very caring and likable kid,” says Diana, her Child-Specific Recruiter. “She is always thinking about others and wanting to make sure justice is served. She has
