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Home / Blog / News

Developing Healthy Homework Habits

September 5, 2024 by kristina berg

Homework. It’s a dreaded word for most kids and often for adults, too! When raising a child with learning challenges, the dread factor wrapped up in that one word can

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Meet Choi: A Creative and Introspective Teen

September 5, 2024 by kristina berg

Choi is a creative sixteen-year-old who enjoys magic cards, magic tricks, and music (especially electronic dance music). He is very smart and a quick learner! His favorite classes at school

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Partnering with School to Help Your Child Succeed

August 25, 2024 by Creating a Family

Children impacted by early-life experiences, prenatal substance exposure, or other challenges often experience behavior issues in the classroom. Their teachers and other educational professionals frequently misunderstand their behaviors. As parents

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Minnesota Birth Records Law Change: What You Need to Know

July 1, 2024 by Staff Member

Minnesota law regarding original birth records for adult adoptees is changing effective July 1, 2024. The new law allows adult adoptees access to original birth records and affidavits of nondisclosure

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Meet Maliyah: A Creative and Upbeat Teenager Looking for a Mentor Family

June 30, 2024 by kristina berg

Maliyah is a kind, funny, creative, and upbeat teenager. Whether she’s creating beautiful art, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or diving into her various extracurricular activities, Maliyah is

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet A Creative and Outgoing Teen

June 2, 2024 by kristina berg

Tamiea is a funny and outgoing 14-year-old girl who enjoys playing with dogs, going on walks, cooking, swimming, and doing her makeup. Her favorite subject in school is art class

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National Foster Care Month: Supporting Kids & Families in Your Community

May 1, 2024 by kristina berg

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the needs of youth in care and honor the important role that foster families play in the lives of children

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Foster Care Adoption, News

Meet A Friendly and Creative Teen

May 1, 2024 by kristina berg

Avery is a friendly, creative, and fun teenager. His favorite subject in school is design class. He enjoys film and coding and has participated in an after-school craft club that

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

A Serving of Support - Children's Home donor story

A Serving of Support

March 29, 2024 by Staff Contributor

November 18th is a special day in Sam’s life. It’s the anniversary of the day his adoption by his parents, Steve and Kelly, became legal. It’s why he chose the

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Filed Under: Adoptee Spotlight, Donor Stories, International Adoption, News, Today's Child and Family

Matching With Mady Foster Care Adoption

Matching With Mady

March 22, 2024 by Staff Contributor

When Ryan and Brittany decided to grow their family through Children’s Home’s Foster Care Adoption program, they were both excited and nervous. Brittany, with a background in social work, brought

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Today's Child and Family

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