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Celebrating the Journey to Motherhood

May 7, 2025 by Mat Brutger

For Kirsten Lemke, Mother’s Day is more than a celebration of being a mom — it’s a chance to reflect on the journey that made her motherhood possible. Growing up,

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Donor Stories, International Adoption

A Serving of Support - Children's Home donor story

A Serving of Support

March 29, 2024 by Staff Contributor

November 18th is a special day in Sam’s life. It’s the anniversary of the day his adoption by his parents, Steve and Kelly, became legal. It’s why he chose the

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Filed Under: Adoptee Spotlight, Donor Stories, International Adoption, News, Today's Child and Family

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Finding Love & Family at a Group Home

October 12, 2022 by viadmin

Vanessa and Bob Cavin were working at a group home for people with disabilities when they fell in love and got married. Fifteen years later, 9-year-old Benly was temporarily placed

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Filed Under: Donor Stories, Today's Child and Family

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Helping Build Families

July 28, 2022 by viadmin

Fifty-some years ago, when Duane and Janice Johnson were growing their family through adoption, it was often considered something to be kept a secret. But Duane and Janice rejoiced in

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Filed Under: Donor Stories, Today's Child and Family

Providing Care and Stability

March 13, 2020 by viadmin

Picture this: It’s two o’clock in the morning and your phone rings. It’s a call from a social worker who asks you to begin caring for a child in the

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Filed Under: Donor Stories, Foster Care

Unwavering Commitment

March 13, 2020 by viadmin

From the start of their relationship, Lance and Lisa Novak knew they wanted to build their family through adoption. They considered several agencies but after attending an information meeting at

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