In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Kim Gessert,
Meet Colby: A Quirky and Kind 17-Year-Old
Colby is a quirky, kind and empathetic 17-year-old waiting for his forever home. He loves meeting new people, playing video games and watching movies. He also loves the outdoors and
Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Jennie Kopietz
In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Jennie Kopietz,
Meet Katelyn: A Friendly and Outgoing 16-Year-Old!
Katelyn is a friendly, independent and outgoing 16-year-old. She enjoys crime dramas and would like to be a detective one day. When she’s not dreaming of solving a mystery, she
Celebrating National Adoption Month: How Open Adoption Transforms Families
by Susan Strong Imagine a world where adopted children thrive, growing up with a profound understanding of their roots. They witness their adoptive and birth parents working together to cultivate
Meet Marcelino: A Charming and Outgoing 14-Year -Old!
Marcelino, or Lino as he likes to be called, is a charming and outgoing 14-year-old who loves learning new sports. He especially loves playing basketball and staying connected to his
Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Marlowe Waldron
In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Marlowe Waldron,
NCFA’s Adoption Advocate | Beyond the Immediate Family: Engaging Family and Friends In the Adoption Journey
This article, by Anna Pawley, LMSW, Claire Davis, LICSW-S & Traci Newell, LBSW-S originally appeared in NCFA’s Adoption Advocate publication. Introduction Adoption can be a complex subject to discuss for
Staff Spotlight: Get to know Lyla
In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Lyla, foster
Navigating Adoption Openness: A Free Support Service for Minnesota Families
Adoption is a lifelong journey and, for many families, one of the most complex and emotional aspects of that journey is navigating openness—how, when, and what to share between adoptive
