We are thankful for the adult adoptees who share their experiences to educate and support us as we learn how to parent our adopted and foster children well. This guest post highlights thoughts from a member of the Creating A Family online community who has been a consistent advocate for centering the adoptee in adoption
Meet Larry: A Witty, Fun-Loving Youth
Meet Larry, a light-hearted, witty, and smart eleven-year-old with a great sense of humor. Katie, his Child Specific Recruiter says, “Larry is super funny, and it’s so fun to see that come out the more you get to know him. He genuinely has a great sense of humor and is known for being a bit
Practical Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD
Parenting a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be challenging. Your child’s behavior, lack of focus on tasks, and struggle to follow your family’s daily flow feel overwhelming and draining. What more can you implement in your home to ease the frustration and set your child up for success in his everyday life?
Behind the Desk With Jamie Nabozny
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 excited to feature board member, Jamie Nabozny. As a father of four boys, Brandon (12), Juan (13), Val (14), and AJ (16), Jamie has firsthand
Choosing The Perfect Gift For A Child With Special Needs
The holidays are here, and it’s the time of year when parents are scrambling to find the perfect gift for their little ones. Finding a present that a child will appreciate and enjoy can be quite a struggle, and it’s even more of a challenge if a child has special needs. Fortunately, there are a
10 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays with Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, family togetherness, and celebration. For those who are parenting kids who have experienced trauma or loss, we know that this season can also be quite stressful to navigate. What are the practical things you can do to help your family enjoy the holiday season with
Thankful to Be Together this Holiday Season
When Becky and Nick DeTrempe married four years ago, they became a blended family with Becky’s two children, Joci (14) and Bill (13), and Nick’s son, Austin (18). Their life in Morton, Illinois was busy and rewarding, yet they wondered what it would be like to have more children. That conversation invariably turned to the
A Day in the Life of a Child Specific Recruiter
As we enter the season of gratitude, we can’t help but be thankful for all of the staff who work as Child Specific Recruiters. Their work often happens behind-the-scenes, but it’s is an integral part of how we help place youth in safe, loving homes. Our team of Child Specific Recruiters are caring and compassionate
Meet a Caring Youth Who Loves Animals and the Outdoors
Mathew is a funny, kind, thoughtful 14-year-old who loves science and discovering new things, which is evident by his innate curiosity about the world around him. His adventurous spirit makes him feel right at home in nature, where he loves to fish, climb trees, and work on outdoor projects. “Mathew lights up whenever he’s around
Adoptive Siblings: The Invisible Family Members
This content by Melissa Corkum and Lisa Qualls was originally published by the National Council for Adoption in Adoption Advocate No. 147. My life changed completely when adoption became part of my story. Adoption encouraged me to become more empathetic, compassionate, understanding, and mature. Adoption led me to a life lived intimately with trauma and
