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Staff Spotlight: Get to know Lyla Ronchak

August 29, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Lyla Ronchak, a child specific recruiter at Children's Home, sitting at her laptop

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 featuring Lyla Ronchak,

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

Meet Karlitos: An active and humorous 12-year-old

August 29, 2025 by Staff Contributor

picture of Karlitos playing soccer, a boy in foster care waiting for his forever family

Karlitos is an active and humorous 12-year-old waiting for his forever home who loves being adventurous and trying any kind of sport. His favorite subject in school is PE and

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Pop Psychology vs. Real Psychology: A Parent’s Guide to Getting the Terms Right

August 5, 2025 by Staff Contributor

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As parents, we want to understand and support our kids, especially when they’re struggling emotionally. But in today’s world of social media and viral content, psychological terms are often tossed

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Filed Under: Parenting

Staff Spotlight: Get to know Carly Kidd

July 31, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Carly Kidd and family at Zion National 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 featuring Carly Kidd,

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Meet Tamiea: A Kind-Hearted and Creative Teen

July 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Tamiea is a funny and outgoing 15-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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Filed Under: Waiting Children

Navigating Adoption Openness: A Free Support Service for Minnesota Families

July 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

two women walking and talking in a park

Adoption is a lifelong journey and, for many families, one of the most complex and emotional aspects of that journey is navigating openness—how, when, and what to share between adoptive

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Meet Eddie: A Funny, Witty and Kind Youth Looking for A Sense of Belonging.

June 9, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Eddie

Meet Eddie, an engaging, wise and funny 15-year-old. As a ninth grader, Eddie’s favorite school classes are math and art. He loves telling funny stories and bringing a smile to

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Celebrating Pride Month: Why Reading is Essential for Children

May 31, 2025 by Staff Contributor

As we celebrate Pride Month, we are reminded acceptance and allyship are values that should be fostered from an early age. One powerful way to introduce children to communities of

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Understanding Adoption Scams and How to Protect Against Them

May 19, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Adoption Scam

A few years ago, my husband and I put in a small patio under our kitchen window. I was excited to sit out there in the morning drinking coffee and have

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Korean Adoption | Media & Resources

April 3, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Korean Adoption Update

CH/LSS has been closely following the ongoing media coverage and investigations surrounding Korean Adoption practices in the 1970s and 1980s. Individuals may feel alarmed and distressed by the articles and

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