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Meet Kieony: A Clever, Funny, and Caring Teen

January 5, 2025 by kristina berg

Meet Kieony, a clever, funny, and caring teen who loves jokes, games, and building Legos. “Kieony is a gifted student and excels at math and science,” says Hayley, his Child

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Developing Healthy Homework Habits

September 5, 2024 by kristina berg

Homework. It’s a dreaded word for most kids and often for adults, too! When raising a child with learning challenges, the dread factor wrapped up in that one word can

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Meet A Creative and Outgoing Teen

June 2, 2024 by kristina berg

Tamiea is a funny and outgoing 14-year-old girl who enjoys playing with dogs, going on walks, cooking, swimming, and doing her makeup. Her favorite subject in school is art class

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National Foster Care Month: Supporting Kids & Families in Your Community

May 1, 2024 by kristina berg

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the needs of youth in care and honor the important role that foster families play in the lives of children

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

Meet A Friendly and Creative Teen

May 1, 2024 by kristina berg

Avery is a friendly, creative, and fun teenager. His favorite subject in school is design class. He enjoys film and coding and has participated in an after-school craft club that

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Meet JJ: A Loving Six-Year-Old with a Big Heart

February 28, 2024 by kristina berg

JJ is a goofy, kind, and loving six-year-old who enjoys reading, watching funny videos on his tablet, going to the park, dancing, and being around people who love him. An

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Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Anjaly Connors

October 3, 2023 by kristina berg

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Anjaly Connors, who

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Adoptee Spotlight: Meet Catherine

August 21, 2023 by kristina berg

In our Adoptee Spotlight Series, we highlight the unique stories and journeys of adopted adults. This month we are featuring Catherine Lindemann, author of the soon-to-be-published children’s book Family Is

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Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Elizabeth Bohlken

August 2, 2023 by kristina berg

Smiling adult woman in sun hat by river

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Elizabeth Bohlken, Education

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Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Wendy Kleiser

July 5, 2023 by kristina berg

Mother and daughter

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Wendy Kleiser, Domestic

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

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