To say that 15-year-old Jahnia loves music is an understatement. Attending choir class is the highlight of her school day, and she loves to sing some car karaoke when she’s
Meet C | A Caring Boy Who Loves to Stay Active
Kelli, a Child Specific Recruiter for one of our waiting youth, quickly realized two things would make her visits with C exciting: Culver’s and something active. “He likes to go
Best Practices for Connecting with Birth Family via DNA Search
Many people have reunited with children, siblings and biological parents with the help of DNA technology. You may have heard their stories and decided that now is the time to
Meet Alex | An imaginative, good-humored teen
Alex is described as a sweet, kind, good-humored, and respectful 13-year-old boy. He has a calm demeanor, but can talk your ear off and isn’t afraid to show off his
CH/LSS Recognized by HRC Foundation for LGBTQ Inclusion Efforts
We are proud to announce Children’s Home and LSS were recognized in Celebrating Everyday Change-Makers in Child Welfare. This first-of-its-kind report highlights more than 70 child-welfare agencies across the country
George and Jami Edwards: Giving Back through Birthday Celebrations
To customers at Dave and Buster’s in Edina, Minnesota who saw a group of kids playing arcade games and eating pizza and cake, it probably looked like a typical birthday
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
Free Webinar on Find Foster Families Day
For a second year, Adoption is Love Fund is organizing Find Foster Families Day on October 8, 2019. This comes three days after the community awareness and celebration event, the
2019 SWS Welcome Home Program
A 7-day program for adoptees to experience their birth country of Korea Social Welfare Society in South Korea invites adoptees to apply for their annual Welcome Home program. The hope
Meet Edward | A quiet teen interested in exploring his culture
At 16 years old, Edward is like many teen boys—he loves watching horror movies, listening to heavy metal music and playing Call of Duty. “He’s very quiet and introverted so