Before they married, Ryan and Emily talked about becoming adoptive parents. After serving in Uganda as Peace Corps volunteers and returning to Minnesota in 2013, they attended an adoption information

These playful brothers are waiting in Asia for a loving, adoptive home. K, the 10 year old, is enrolled in second grade and known as a playful, clever boy who

Help us advocate for this waiting child in recognition of Down Syndrome Day XM is an adorable 2 year old from Asia who can sit by herself, crawl on her

10. You have a right to feel the way you do about your adoption journey. Adoption is complicated and messy and wonderful and heartbreaking. Life may feel wonderful to you

$12,500 child-specific grant available to their adoptive family Twin eleven-year-old brother and sister are eager to be adopted. They currently reside in a foster home and attend school together. Sister

Celebrating his sixth birthday this year, “FY” is known as a loving and shy boy around adults but is active when playing with other children. He is a caretaker of

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

“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

“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

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