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Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Finalize Merger

May 1, 2026 by Staff Contributor

young girl and older woman hugging on a sunny day

Children’s Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota celebrated today the completion of the merger of the two organizations, marking a significant milestone in a longstanding partnership.

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Meet Axle: A Curious and Creative 13-Year-Old

April 29, 2026 by Staff Contributor

Axle

Axle is 13 years old and is curious, creative and silly. He enjoys playing with Legos, video games and spending time with his father. In school, Axle enjoys science or

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Meet Karlitos: An active and humorous 13-year-old

April 28, 2026 by Staff Contributor

Karlitos

Karlitos is an active and humorous 13-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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Minnesota Community Resources

February 10, 2026 by Staff Contributor

Minnesota Community Resources

To help members of our community navigate these unprecedented times, Children’s Home has compiled a list of resources to help adoptees, caregivers and all members of our community access information,

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Certificate of Citizenship Information for Adoptees

January 12, 2026 by Staff Contributor

International Adoptee Citizenship

We’ve been experiencing an increase in requests related to adoptee citizenship, which has prompted us to reshare this information about the importance of, and process for, obtaining proof of citizenship.

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Filed Under: International Adoption, News

Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Jennie Kopietz

November 21, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Jennie with her family

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 Jennie Kopietz,

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Meet Katelyn: A Friendly and Outgoing 16-Year-Old!

November 12, 2025 by Staff Contributor

photo of waiting child Kaitlynn with a kitten

Katelyn is a friendly, independent and outgoing 16-year-old. She enjoys crime dramas and would like to be a detective one day. When she’s not dreaming of solving a mystery, she

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Meet Marcelino: A Charming and Outgoing 14-Year -Old!

October 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

waiting child Marcelino foster care adoption

Marcelino, or Lino as he likes to be called, is a charming and outgoing 14-year-old who loves learning new sports. He especially loves playing basketball and staying connected to his

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Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Marlowe Waldron

October 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Children's Home Staff Spotlight Marlowe Post Adoption Worker

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 Marlowe Waldron,

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Staff Spotlight: Get to know Lyla

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, foster

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

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