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Home / Staff Contributor

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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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

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

November 12, 2025 by Staff Contributor

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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

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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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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

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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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Filed Under: News

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