Meet Eddie, an engaging, wise and funny 15-year-old. As a ninth grader, Eddie’s favorite school classes are math and art. He loves telling funny stories and bringing a smile to
Understanding Adoption Scams and How to Protect Against Them
A few years ago, my husband and I put in a small patio under our kitchen window. I was excited to sit out there in the morning drinking coffee and have
Meet Ariyah: A Loving and Loyal Teen
Ariyah is a friendly, loyal and kind 13-year-old who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, whether it’s getting their hair and nails done together, shopping or going out
Meet Amijah: An Artistic and Bubbly Teen
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
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
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
