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Home / Guest Contributor

Regarding Refugee Children Fleeing the War in Ukraine

March 1, 2022 by Guest Contributor

Regarding Refugee Children Fleeing War in Ukraine

National Council for Adoption (NCFA) released this important statement by Ryan Hanlon on February 28, 2022. It is common following natural disasters, regional conflicts, and other events that displace children

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Filed Under: International Adoption, News

Exciting News! | Announcing our Box Impact Fund Grant

December 7, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Exciting News from Box Impact Fund

Shared from BoxBlogs post December 7, 2021 by Corrie Conrad, VP Communities and Impact, Executive Director of Box.org Today is a truly special day at Box — it’s our annual

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Adopting Siblings

November 5, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Family of eight adopted siblings

When Lyndsay and Mark Petrich are asked how many kids they have, they pause for a moment before saying with a chuckle, “We don’t even know! We’ve lost track!” Clearly,

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Filed Under: News, Today's Child and Family

Children’s Home Expands International Programs to Include Caribbean Islands

July 1, 2021 by Guest Contributor

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Last fall, Children’s Home shared exciting news about the opening of two new international adoption programs with Jamaica and St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG). Since then, the countries of

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Filed Under: Today's Child and Family

Paying It Forward at Children’s Home East Office

July 1, 2021 by Guest Contributor

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Adoption Service Information Agency (ASIA), based in Silver Spring, Maryland, provided adoption services and post-adoption support for almost 25 years. As international adoptions declined, ASIA realized operating as an independent

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Filed Under: Today's Child and Family

An American Family Born of Many Nations

July 1, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Four adopted siblings from around the world

When Ann Schlenner and her family visit their cabin in northern Minnesota, one of the first things she, her husband, Ryan, and their four children do is raise two flags

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Questions to Ask When Accepting a Foster Placement

May 18, 2021 by Guest Contributor

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Experienced foster and adoptive parents will tell you that one key to a successful placement is having the information you need to first decide if a child is a good

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News, Parenting

Speaking Out on Anti-Asian Racism: An Adoptive Parent’s Perspective

April 8, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Family with white parents and Asian adopted daughters and dog

There is no way around it: adoption is a complicated life journey. It has brought our family immeasurable love and joy but has also carried corresponding challenges—none more imposing than

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, News

Practical Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD

January 13, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Parenting a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be challenging. Your child’s behavior, lack of focus on tasks, and struggle to follow your family’s daily flow feel overwhelming

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Choosing The Perfect Gift For A Child With Special Needs

December 21, 2020 by Guest Contributor

The holidays are here, and it’s the time of year when parents are scrambling to find the perfect gift for their little ones. Finding a present that a child will

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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