For as long as she can remember, Elee wanted to adopt a child. When she became pregnant at the age of 18 and gave birth to her son, Javier, she
Openness Makes All the Difference
When Brandon and Karis Heffron decided they wanted to explore adoption as a way to grow their family, they kept their options open. Wide open. “You’re asked how many children
A Longing to Know More
In 1956 Lois Nelson, a 16-year-old high school junior, walked into the Salvation Army Booth Women’s Home and Hospital, a safe haven for unwed mothers, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Before
A Front Porch Adoption
Just after a judge declared the adoption of their two sons was official, Britni and Karl Lane took a photograph to celebrate and record the significant moment. The parents and
Roger Toogood | A Legacy Built on Compassion and Common Sense
It seems appropriate that a man named Roger Toogood believes that life is filled with opportunities “to do good.” As executive director of Children’s Home for almost 30 years, Roger
A Family’s 70 Year Journey With LSS
Though 92-year-old Betty says she hasn’t “thought about adoption for a long time,” the ripples of how adoption touched her life are throughout her home. Photos of smiling children and
Meet Three Kids Who Wait to Be Adopted Together: Siblings who wait this December
This sibling group dreams of joining an adoptive family and having a family movie night to watch Narnia, their favorite film. The oldest brother, A, is 15 years old. An
Meet a Little Boy Who Loves to Cuddle: A child waiting this December
This toddler’s favorite activity is to cuddle with his caregivers. When he’s not wrapped in someone’s arms, he likes to play with colorful toys and tries to reach for items
Young Couple Adopts Sooner Than Expected
Before they married, Ryan and Emily talked about becoming adoptive parents. After serving in Uganda as Peace Corps volunteers and returning to Minnesota in 2013, they attended an adoption information
Meet Playful Brothers Who Love to Be Outside: Children waiting this December
These playful brothers are waiting in Asia for a loving, adoptive home. K, the 10 year old, is enrolled in second grade and known as a playful, clever boy who
