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Staff Spotlight: Get To Know Kelli Hanson

September 1, 2022 by kristina berg

Female smiles while getting donuts

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 Kelli Hanson, Post-Adoption

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Staff Spotlight: Get To Know Kelly Tronstad

August 1, 2022 by kristina berg

Family of five smiles for photo

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 Kelly Tronstad, Family

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How Parents and Caregivers Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth

June 13, 2022 by kristina berg

Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth to feel supported and affirmed is essential to their well-being. Juliann Garey, a journalist and writer for the Child Mind Institute Blog says, “Being

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Infographic: Foster Care in Minnesota 2021 Statistics

May 31, 2022 by kristina berg

As National Foster Care Month comes to a close, we wanted to share the latest statistics from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (MN DHS) about youth in foster care.

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

Staff Spotlight: Get To Know Kristina Berg

May 3, 2022 by kristina berg

Collage of family photos, three children and two parents

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 Kristina Berg, Director

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Learn About National Foster Care Month

May 2, 2022 by kristina berg

Grandparent and two grandchildren

Every May, we recognize National Foster Care Month and renew our commitment to ensuring safe, loving, homes for children and teens in foster care, and celebrate the families and caregivers

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

Celebrate Earth Day with These 5 Books for Kids

April 22, 2022 by kristina berg

Kids books that celebrate planet Earth

In celebration of Earth Day, we’ve selected five of our favorite children’s books that teach kids about the people, landscapes, plants, and animals that make our shared planet so special.

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Staff Spotlight: Celebrating the Career of Mary Jo Michalik

February 28, 2022 by kristina berg

Grandmother with young granddaughter at the park

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 are so happy to

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Family Spotlight: Get to Know Our 2021 Photo Contest Winners

February 25, 2022 by kristina berg

Happy multicultural family smiles on porch

In our Family Spotlight series, we catch up with our foster and adoptive families to highlight their unique and personal stories. This month we are happy to feature our 2021

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Kyle Larsen Named CFO of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota

February 21, 2022 by kristina berg

Kyle Larsen CFO Children's Home

Kyle Larsen has been named Chief Financial Officer for Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home). He also serves as the controller for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), an

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