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Meet Sean: A Curious and Outdoorsy Eighth-Grader

February 5, 2021 by kristina berg

Sean is a nature-loving, talkative, and curious eighth-grader who is always up for trying new things and exploring new places. He loves to learn random facts just about anything so

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Meet Larry: A Witty, Fun-Loving Youth

January 21, 2021 by kristina berg

Meet Larry, a light-hearted, witty, and smart eleven-year-old with a great sense of humor. Katie, his Child Specific Recruiter says, “Larry is super funny, and it’s so fun to see

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Practical Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD

January 13, 2021 by viadmin

Parenting a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be challenging. Your child’s behavior, lack of focus on tasks, and struggle to follow your family’s daily flow feel overwhelming

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Behind the Desk With Jamie Nabozny

December 31, 2020 by kristina berg

In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re

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Thankful to Be Together this Holiday Season

December 7, 2020 by viadmin

When Becky and Nick DeTrempe married four years ago, they became a blended family with Becky’s two children, Joci (14) and Bill (13), and Nick’s son, Austin (18). Their life

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A Day in the Life of a Child Specific Recruiter

November 25, 2020 by kristina berg

As we enter the season of gratitude, we can’t help but be thankful for all of the staff who work as Child Specific Recruiters. Their work often happens behind-the-scenes, but

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Adoptive Siblings: The Invisible Family Members

November 11, 2020 by viadmin

This article was written by Dr. Jana Hunsley and was originally published on September 1, 2022, by the National Council for Adoption in Adoption Advocate No. 147. My life changed

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Behind the Desk With Claire Hammer

November 5, 2020 by kristina berg

In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re

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Tour Korea: A Dad’s Perspective

October 26, 2020 by viadmin

My wife Susan, and 7-year-old daughter Amanda went to Korea in the year 2000 to pick up our daughter and Amanda’s new baby sister—Marisa. In the Summer of 2019, Marisa

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, Culture and Heritage, International Adoption, News

The Right Mother for The Right Child

October 20, 2020 by kristina berg

Ambrosia loves cats, pageants and poking fun at her mother. Her ability to find joy in everyday things hasn’t come easily. She had an unstable early life, living in 15

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