Adopted, foster and kinship kids often struggle with new experiences and relationships. Truthfully, transitions and change are scary to most folks, but our kids who have been exposed to trauma,
Aging Out: How You Can Help
When children age out of foster care, they face immense obstacles. Nationally, more than 23,000 youth who left foster care last year did so without any permanency. These youth are
Child Specific Recruitment Services | The Relationships
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
Infographic: Foster Care in Minnesota 2021 Statistics
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
Learn About Our New Foster-A-Teen Program
Every year, more than 23,000 American teenagers will age out of foster care, resulting in an increased likelihood of significant life challenges such as homelessness, substance abuse, and incarceration. As
Self-Care for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents
We hear it. We say it. But do we do it? When you are a parent of a child who has experienced trauma, it might not be your habit to
Helping Family Visits Go Well
When you raise grandchildren or extended family members, visits with the children’s parents can feel more stressful and stickier than a typical foster relationship might feel. There is a history
Questions to Ask When Accepting a Foster Placement
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
