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
Finding Love & Family at a Group Home
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
Helping Build Families
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
Providing Care and Stability
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
Unwavering Commitment
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
Paying Back a Debt of Gratitude
Andy and his husband, Nick, feel they owe a debt of gratitude to Children’s Home Society for helping them adopt three siblings, Angel, Michael and Grace, in 2017. Andy and
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
UnitedHealthcare Supports Efforts to Help Children in Minnesota
UnitedHealthcare is proud to support the Children’s Home Family Support Coach program, along with our foster care and adoption fair in an effort to find, recruit and support families that
Adoptee Starts Company to Inspire Others
Lee Arnold, an adult adoptee, is driven to motivate others to live their lives to their fullest. “I’ve had a lot of opportunities to meet really inspiring individuals who are
