Amijah is a find, funny, and bubbly 17-year-old. “She always has a smile on her face and likes to make people laugh,” says Hayley, her Child Specific Recruiter. At school
Meet Choi: A Creative and Introspective Teen
Choi is a creative sixteen-year-old who enjoys magic cards, magic tricks, and music (especially electronic dance music). He is very smart and a quick learner! His favorite classes at school
National Foster Care Month: Supporting Kids & Families in Your Community
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the needs of youth in care and honor the important role that foster families play in the lives of children
Matching With Mady
When Ryan and Brittany decided to grow their family through Children’s Home’s Foster Care Adoption program, they were both excited and nervous. Brittany, with a background in social work, brought
Open Adoption and the Holidays
Raising your child and navigating an open adoption can be challenging on the best of days. When you add the layers of holiday traditions, sensory overwhelm, or triggering memories to
The Family We Are
Lindsay and Ryan began their adoption journey as many people do, envisioning an infant who would transform them from a couple into a growing family. But within months of starting
Practical Tips for Fostering a Sibling Group
Social workers usually make a significant effort to keep siblings together, especially if the children’s case is moving toward adoption. While there is always a need for more resource parents,
Expanding Our Capacity to Love
After seven years of marriage, Gretchen and Jill Rode were ready to add a child to their lives. The two Lutheran pastors in St. Paul, Minnesota applied to the infant
Meet Ari: A Caring and Hilarious 17-year-old
Ari is a kind, caring, hilarious 17-year-old in his senior year of high school. One of his favorite subjects in school is science because he loves to learn about how
Meet Colby: A Kind and Witty Teen
Colby is a funny, kind, and thoughtful 15-year-old who loves being social and connecting with others. “He is a good storyteller and is very witty!” says Sara Jeske, his Child
