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
Paying It Forward at Children’s Home East Office
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
An American Family Born of Many Nations
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
Questions to Ask When Accepting a Foster Placement
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
Speaking Out on Anti-Asian Racism: An Adoptive Parent’s Perspective
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
Practical Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD
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
Choosing The Perfect Gift For A Child With Special Needs
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
10 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays with Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, family togetherness, and celebration. For those who are parenting kids who have experienced trauma or loss, we know that this
Thankful to Be Together this Holiday Season
When Becky and Nick DeTrempe married four years ago, they became a blended family with Becky’s two children, Joci (14) and Bill (13), and Nick’s son, Austin (18). Their life
Adoptive Siblings: The Invisible Family Members
This content by Melissa Corkum and Lisa Qualls was originally published by the National Council for Adoption in Adoption Advocate No. 147. My life changed completely when adoption became part
