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
Meet Karlitos: An active and humorous 12-year-old
Karlitos is an active and humorous 12-year-old waiting for his forever home who loves being adventurous and trying any kind of sport. His favorite subject in school is PE and
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
The Kowalkes: Rooted in family, committed to community
For Steve and Karen Kowalke, Children’s Home isn’t just a part of their story—it is their story. “We have four children, all adopted from South Korea through Children’s Home,” Karen
Meet Eddie: A Funny, Witty and Kind Youth Looking for A Sense of Belonging.
Meet Eddie, an engaging, wise and funny 15-year-old. As a ninth grader, Eddie’s favorite school classes are math and art. He loves telling funny stories and bringing a smile to
Celebrating Pride Month: Why Reading is Essential for Children
As we celebrate Pride Month, we are reminded acceptance and allyship are values that should be fostered from an early age. One powerful way to introduce children to communities of
