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Adoptee Voices | Vanessa’s Story of Family, Identity, and Self-Discovery

June 23, 2020 by viadmin

I remember being 8 years old standing in my mom’s kitchen with my two older brothers when she all of a sudden said to me “you’re adopted.” As I sat

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Filed Under: Adoptee Reflections, News

Meet Danzell: A Teen Who is Full of Hope for a Bright Future

June 17, 2020 by kristina berg

Danzell is an active, funny, yet quiet 14-year-old who is full of optimism—especially when it comes to thinking about what life with his forever family might be like. His Child-Specific

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If You Can’t Say It

June 16, 2020 by viadmin

Charlie Fekadu is Black Life. Mallory Jessica, Piper Ann and Heather Marie are White Lives. I’m talking to my friends and family members who don’t understand what’s happening in the

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Infographic: Aging Out of Foster Care

May 27, 2020 by kristina berg

Transitioning from childhood to young adulthood includes plenty of challenges, but for youth aging out of foster care, the challenges are even greater. 23,000 kids in the U.S. will age

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

How to Begin Your Adoption or Foster Care Journey During a Pandemic

May 18, 2020 by kristina berg

The past few months have been overwhelming, to say the least. Adapting to new schedules and routines, experiencing an increased sense of anxiety about the future, and the sudden postponement

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Behind the Desk With Audrey Williams

May 8, 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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Behind the Desk With Kathy Clark

April 13, 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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Behind the Desk With Sue Orban

March 4, 2020 by kristina berg

In our new 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

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A Family’s 70 Year Journey With LSS

February 26, 2020 by Staff Contributor

Though 92-year-old Betty says she hasn’t “thought about adoption for a long time,” the ripples of how adoption touched her life are throughout her home. Photos of smiling children and

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, News

11 Things to Look Forward to at Adoption Day Camp

February 19, 2020 by kristina berg

As many parents know, it’s never too early to start making summer plans for your kids. With so many options, the choices can be overwhelming, but we think our Adoption

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Filed Under: Events, News

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