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A thumbnail of the infographic "5 Reasons to Adopt a Teen Aging Out of Foster Care"

Infographic | Foster Care in Minnesota

May 20, 2020 by kristina berg

May is National Foster Care Month across the U.S. According to the Children’s Bureau “it’s a time to recognize that we each can play a part in enhancing the lives

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption

23 Crucial Questions to Ask at Foster Care Placement Meetings

May 12, 2020 by Creating a Family

This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. As a foster parent or adoptive parent, you need as much information as possible

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

Our COVID-19 Response

March 13, 2020 by kristina berg

Due to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, we will continue to post updates to our website. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. This

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Filed Under: Events, Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, Global Family Support, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, Parenting, Reunion, Sibling Adoption, Waiting Families

Adoption Medicine Clinic Stress Reduction and Wellness Study

March 4, 2020 by kristina berg

We received notice from the Adoption Medicine Clinic that this study is being postponed due to COVID-19.  Dr. Eckerle and the Adoption Medicine Clinic are inviting parents and their adopted

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Filed Under: Events, Foster Care Adoption, Infant Adoption, International Adoption

The entire family, many of whom were adopted from foster care, smile in front of a lake.

Adopting from Foster Care Requires Love, Education & Support

December 26, 2019 by Staff Contributor

Connie has a pretty simple answer to the question, why did you adopt? Her response, “We have big hearts and we have big hope.” Over the last 25 years, she

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Foster Care Adoption, News

Tips for Finding an Adoption-Competent Therapist

December 2, 2019 by Creating a Family

This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. Google does not feel like your friend right now. A quick search for “adoption

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

Genesis, a social teen in foster care, smiles wearing a maroon sweatshirt in a green field.

Meet a Social Teen Waiting for a Supportive Family

November 27, 2019 by Staff Contributor

Genesis is “the most social person I’ve ever met,” declares his Child-Specific Recruiter, Diana. “Within seconds you’ll fall in love with him.” This is because this 16 year old waiting

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, Waiting Children

Reach With Them: One Foster Mom’s Story of Open Adoption

November 21, 2019 by Creating a Family

This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. November is National Adoption Month. To kick off this year’s campaign of awareness, we

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

John Gleason, a Korean adoptee, is pictured in front of the logo for his restaurant Bap and Chicken holding his fingers in a heart.

Bap & Chicken | A Korean Restaurant with an Adoptee Twist

November 15, 2019 by Staff Contributor

John Gleason, a Korean adoptee through Children’s Home, discovered his roots through food. “I grew up in the Twin Cities. I went to a mostly all-American elementary school, high school

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Filed Under: Events, Foster Care Adoption, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, News

Meet J | An Inquisitive Boy Who Likes Sports

November 14, 2019 by Staff Contributor

“When I first meet up with J, he’s always a little quiet,” explains his Child-Specific Recruiter, Kelli. “Then as he begins to warm up, he’ll ask for my phone or

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

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