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When You Check the Box

August 9, 2016 by viadmin

Even though I’m hearing impaired I am a healthy adult. Even though this wasn’t learned until my late childhood I was a healthy child. She didn’t always eat healthy while

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A blurred photo of B, a young boy waiting to be adopted in South America.

Meet B | A Happy Boy Who Loves Affection

July 15, 2016 by Staff Contributor

“B” was born in 2013 and will be three years old next month. He is known as an affectionate toddler who loves hugs, kisses and being tickled. He enjoys playing

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A picture of ZR, a little boy with special needs waiting for adoption.

Meet ZR | An Unstoppable and Smart Young Boy

June 1, 2016 by Staff Contributor

“ZR,” a little boy who will turn 5 next month, has captured the heart of agency staff that has met him through our one-on-one partnership. His name means “unstoppable” and he

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A picture of Dr. Dana Johnson smiling in a lab coat in front of a reflective wall with streamers in the reflection.

Spotlight: 30 Years Ago, Dana Johnson, MD, PHD, Founded Adoption Medicine Clinic

February 22, 2016 by viadmin

The following article was originally published on the M Health Blog about the University of Minnesota Health Adoption Medicine Clinic. Dana Johnson, MD, PhD, never fully appreciated the importance of a

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Top 5 Ways to Prepare for Bringing Home an Adoptive Child with Medical or Special Needs

August 13, 2015 by viadmin

Life with a child with medical or special needs takes extra time, energy, and knowledge.  There is a steep learning curve in dealing with the medical, educational, and health insurance

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A little boy adopted from Korea in a wool cap and red vest.

Why Are So Many Boys Waiting for Families in Korea?

December 13, 2014 by Staff Contributor

Whether it’s been through adoption agency sites, Facebook posts, blogs, or through Rainbow Kids, it is clearly evident that today, more than ever before, there a large number of infant

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Favorite Adoption-Themed Children’s Books

October 11, 2014 by viadmin

I can part with onesies that are too small and sneakers that have ran one too many miles. But, children’s books? They aren’t going anywhere. I may be reading aloud

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