This young boy with a love of sports will turn 10 next month! A fan of América de Cali, every day you can find JV on the soccer field improving
Meet Sean | An outgoing and adventurous kid waiting for a family
Sean is a 13 year old with a sense of adventure! He was all smiles on a springtime trip to Maritime Park with his Child-Specific Recruiter, Stephanie. “He got excited
Meet Araya | An 11 year old who loves artistic activities
Araya is an 11 year old who deeply values relationships and being comfortable with people. After about 4 months of working with her Child-Specific Recruiter, Brittany, she is beginning to
Huntting Family Builds a Legacy of Supporting Children and Families
Laura Huntting dedicated her time and care to everything she did. Whether it was hang drying the laundry outdoors because it smells so much better, or masterfully writing letters to
Find Answers and Commonalities in Reunion
Katherine Norrie’s favorite story is about the day her parents, Forrest and Mary, adopted her. For years, the couple prayed for the chance to be parents. When they received a
Gaining Family and Insight through Post Adoption Reunion
Christina, adopted as an infant, spent her life wondering if her birth mother thought about her. She enjoyed a happy childhood with her adoptive parents, who adopted her in the
Transracial & Transcultural Adoption: Preservation, Policy, and a Personal Perspective
This article, written by Alexis Oberdorfer, MSW, Executive Director of CH/LSS, was originally published by National Council for Adoptable Children (NCFA) In 1948, white parents in Minnesota adopted a black
Caring for Minnesota’s Most Vulnerable for Over Three Decades
When Karen Broback received a call about a newborn who had been exposed to meth and amphetamines, she didn’t hesitate. Karen, a licensed foster care provider, cared for the infant
Meet a 2 Year Old with a Bright Smile
This 2-and-a-half-year-old boy has a cheerful and positive disposition. Though he is slightly behind in growth and development he has made gradual improvements. A letter from January 2018 explains how
2019 Korean Language and Culture Scholarship
Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) is once again accepting applications for its Korean Language and Culture Program. ESWS has been running the scholarship program for years to help Korean adoptees