This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. “We are all on edge these days.” It’s a comment I’ve heard (and said) frequently these last two weeks, mainly related to the worry we parents carry for our families during the coronavirus shutdown. More specifically, though, many of
13 Noteworthy Books About Adoption & Foster Care
Reading is not only a great form of entertainment, but it has also been shown to relax our bodies and calm our minds—something we could all use a little more of these days. It’s also a great way to engage in self-introspection or jump-start meaningful conversations with loved ones. We’ve rounded up 13 books that
Behind the Desk With Kathy Clark
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 featuring Kathy Clark, a Social Worker and Child Specific Recruiter who works out of our St. Paul office. For the past four years, Kathy has
Tips to Prepare Children for the Adoption of a Sibling
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. April 10th is National Siblings Day. In honor of the joy and friendship that sibling relationships add to our lives, we thought we would take a break from all the talk about coronavirus to talk about how to prepare
Helping Our Kids Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. These are some strange and stressful days we’re facing, aren’t they? Many of us who are parenting adopted or foster kids may be feeling additional stress over how to support our kids during these uncertain days. Our kids might
Meet Genesis: An Empathetic and Artistic Teen
Genesis is a caring and animated 16-year-old who is hoping to find an open-hearted and accepting family who can provide support during all of life’s most important moments. “Genesis is so easy to get along with, you fall in love with him right away,” says his child-specific recruiter, Diana. “He really cares about other people
How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19
With minute-by-minute news updates and the sudden change in your child’s day-to-day schedule, you are bound to be getting a lot of questions about COVID-19. We’ve gathered some of the best advice from childcare professionals and medical experts to help you navigate the questions and concerns your child might be experiencing. PBS Kids featured an article
12 At Home Activities for Kids & Families
Life as we know it has dramatically shifted over the past few days, and we are all trying to settle into our new normal. School closures have greatly affected the way we are living our lives day-to-day, and for many parents and caregivers, it can be hard to know where to start to help kids
Behind the Desk With Sue Orban
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 we’re featuring Sue Orban, our Outreach and Adoption Specialist who works out of our East Office. For over ten years, Sue has brought her wit,
A Family’s 70 Year Journey With LSS
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 grandchildren grace her fireplace mantle. A close up of her and her husband’s hands hangs in the kitchen – a visual reminder of the years
