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International Adoptee Citizenship

Certificate of Citizenship Information

October 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

We’ve been experiencing an increase in requests related to adoptee citizenship, which has prompted us to reshare this information about the importance of, and process for, obtaining proof of citizenship.

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Filed Under: International Adoption, News

waiting child Marcelino foster care adoption

Meet Marcelino: A Charming and Outgoing 14-Year -Old!

October 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Marcelino, or Lino as he likes to be called, is a charming and outgoing 14-year-old who loves learning new sports. He especially loves playing basketball and staying connected to his

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Children's Home Staff Spotlight Marlowe Post Adoption Worker

Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Marlowe Waldron

October 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Marlowe Waldron,

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

Beyond the Immediate Family Blog

Beyond the Immediate Family: Engaging Family and Friends In the Adoption Journey

October 16, 2025 by Staff Member

This article, by Anna Pawley, LMSW, Claire Davis, LICSW-S & Traci Newell, LBSW-S originally appeared in NCFA’s recent Adoption Advocate publication Introduction Adoption can be a complex subject to discuss

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

Lyla Ronchak, a child specific recruiter at Children's Home, sitting at her laptop

Staff Spotlight: Get to know Lyla Ronchak

August 29, 2025 by Staff Contributor

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Lyla Ronchak,

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

picture of Karlitos playing soccer, a boy in foster care waiting for his forever family

Meet Karlitos: An active and humorous 12-year-old

August 29, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Karlitos is an active and humorous 12-year-old waiting for his forever home who loves being adventurous and trying any kind of sport. His favorite subject in school is PE and

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

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Navigating Adoption Openness: A Free Support Service for Minnesota Families

July 23, 2025 by Staff Contributor

Adoption is a lifelong journey and, for many families, one of the most complex and emotional aspects of that journey is navigating openness—how, when, and what to share between adoptive

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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The Kowalkes: Rooted in family, committed to community

July 15, 2025 by Mat Brutger

For Steve and Karen Kowalke, Children’s Home isn’t just a part of their story—it is their story. “We have four children, all adopted from South Korea through Children’s Home,” Karen

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Eddie

Meet Eddie: A Funny, Witty and Kind Youth Looking for A Sense of Belonging.

June 9, 2025 by Staff Contributor

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

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Celebrating Pride Month: Why Reading is Essential for Children

May 31, 2025 by Staff Contributor

As we celebrate Pride Month, we are reminded acceptance and allyship are values that should be fostered from an early age. One powerful way to introduce children to communities of

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