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.
Learn About National Foster Care Month
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
Family Ties
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
Little Red Stocking | Elee & Aaron
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
Supporting an Organization That Puts Kids First
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.
Meet Two Fun-Loving Brothers Who Love Sports and Video Games
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
Meet Colby: An Energetic and Adventurous Youth
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
A Front Porch Adoption
Just after a judge declared the adoption of their two sons was official, Britni and Karl Lane took a photograph to celebrate and record the significant moment. The parents and
Meet Adrian and Lucian: Playful, Active Twin Boys
Adrian and Lucian are identical 4-year-old twins. They are energetic, playful, and love to discover new things about the world around them. Both boys enjoy spinning, jumping, and climbing. They
Infographic: Aging Out of Foster Care
Transitioning from childhood to young adulthood includes plenty of challenges, but for youth aging out of foster care, the challenges are even greater. 23,000 kids in the U.S. will age
