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Meet Colby: A Kind and Witty Teen

May 31, 2023 by kristina berg

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

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

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Child Specific Recruitment Services | The Relationships

July 28, 2022 by Staff Contributor

As a supervisor in Children’s Home’s foster care and adoption programs, Amy Fogel specializes in the work of child specific recruitment (CSR) which means advocating for youth who are facing

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Today's Child and Family

Infographic: Foster Care in Minnesota 2021 Statistics

May 31, 2022 by kristina berg

As National Foster Care Month comes to a close, we wanted to share the latest statistics from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (MN DHS) about youth in foster care.

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

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Learn About National Foster Care Month

May 2, 2022 by kristina berg

Every May, we recognize National Foster Care Month and renew our commitment to ensuring safe, loving, homes for children and teens in foster care, and celebrate the families and caregivers

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

Family Ties

Family Ties

March 7, 2022 by Staff Contributor

Like many families, the structure of Sierra’s family is complex. Her blended family started when she became an adult foster provider to Christine who had aged out of the child

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Today's Child and Family

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Little Red Stocking | Elee & Aaron

November 4, 2021 by Staff Contributor

For as long as she can remember, Elee wanted to adopt a child. When she became pregnant at the age of 18 and gave birth to her son, Javier, she

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, Parenting, Waiting Children

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Questions to Ask When Accepting a Foster Placement

May 18, 2021 by viadmin

Experienced foster and adoptive parents will tell you that one key to a successful placement is having the information you need to first decide if a child is a good

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News, Parenting

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Supporting an Organization That Puts Kids First

April 27, 2021 by kristina berg

Seven years ago, Tom Ewald and Joe Thom took their first step toward becoming parents by contacting Children’s Home. They were looking for a referral to a welcoming adoption agency.

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Foster Care Adoption, News, Parenting, Today's Child and Family

Meet Two Fun-Loving Brothers Who Love Sports and Video Games

March 11, 2021 by kristina berg

Marcelino and Modesto are fun-loving, personable brothers who love video games, playing basketball and football with friends, and being outdoors. Marcelino is an inquisitive, creative, and active nine-year-old, while eight-year-old

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

Meet Colby: An Energetic and Adventurous Youth

February 18, 2021 by kristina berg

Meet Colby, a 12-year-old with an energetic and adventurous spirit. He hopes to one day find a family who will take him on outdoor adventures and love him unconditionally. “Colby

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

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