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Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Finalize Merger

May 1, 2026 by Staff Contributor

Children’s Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota celebrated today the completion of the merger of the two organizations, marking a significant milestone in a longstanding partnership.

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Axle

Meet Axle: A Curious and Creative 13-Year-Old

April 29, 2026 by Staff Contributor

Axle is 13 years old and is curious, creative and silly. He enjoys playing with Legos, video games and spending time with his father. In school, Axle enjoys science or

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Karlitos

Meet Karlitos: An active and humorous 13-year-old

April 28, 2026 by Staff Contributor

Karlitos is an active and humorous 13-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

Jiangli sitting on the couch

The Missing Piece: One Family’s Extraordinary Adoption Journey to Jiangli

April 27, 2026 by Mat Brutger

When Tamara and Jeramy first began the process of adopting their second child, they had no idea their journey would span continents, a pandemic and years of uncertainty. Prior to

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, International Adoption, News

Jessie using creativity for a cause, making trinkets at their craft table

Creativity for a Cause

April 13, 2026 by Mat Brutger

At just 16 years old, Jessie has already discovered the power of using creativity for good. A student at a performing arts high school, Jessie, has participated in pervious school

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Filed Under: Donor Stories, News, Today's Child and Family

Makenna wearing a black sweatshirt and smiling

Meet Makenna: A Loyal and Caring 14-Year-Old!

March 20, 2026 by Mat Brutger

Makenna (Kenna) is an independent, caring and loyal 14-year-old who is in ninth grade. She loves trying new sports and staying active by doing boxing, wrestling and flag football. In

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Evie, a youth experiencing foster care who is waiting to be adopted.

Meet Evie: An Artistic and Kind 12-Year-Old

February 18, 2026 by Mat Brutger

Evie is 12 years old and is a kind, funny and artistic kid waiting to be adopted who loves doing crafts and fun activities. She recently did an escape room

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Minnesota Community Resources

Minnesota Community Resources

February 10, 2026 by Staff Contributor

To help members of our community navigate these unprecedented times, Children’s Home has compiled a list of resources to help adoptees, caregivers and all members of our community access information,

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waiting child Rosa

Meet Rosa: A Kind and Spunky 14-Year-Old!

January 23, 2026 by Mat Brutger

Rosa is 14-year-old looking for her forever home who loves joking around and having a fun time. She loves listening to music, playing Skipbo and other card games, and loves

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

International Adoptee Citizenship

Certificate of Citizenship Information for Adoptees

January 12, 2026 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

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