National Council for Adoption (NCFA) released this important statement by Ryan Hanlon on February 28, 2022. It is common following natural disasters, regional conflicts, and other events that displace children
Staff Spotlight: Celebrating the Career of Mary Jo Michalik
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 so happy to
Family Spotlight: Get to Know Our 2021 Photo Contest Winners
In our Family Spotlight series, we catch up with our foster and adoptive families to highlight their unique and personal stories. This month we are happy to feature our 2021
Kyle Larsen Named CFO of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota
Kyle Larsen has been named Chief Financial Officer for Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home). He also serves as the controller for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), an
Celebrating the Holidays In Foster Care
Children in foster care need a warm safe place to land, no matter the time of year they come into care, but the holidays can be especially painful and lonely
Exciting News! | Announcing our Box Impact Fund Grant
Shared from BoxBlogs post December 7, 2021 by Corrie Conrad, VP Communities and Impact, Executive Director of Box.org Today is a truly special day at Box — it’s our annual
9 Books to Celebrate National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month is a great time to celebrate all the different stories that encompass families brought together through adoption. Whether your family has been directly impacted by adoption or
Learn About Our New Foster-A-Teen Program
Every year, more than 23,000 American teenagers will age out of foster care, resulting in an increased likelihood of significant life challenges such as homelessness, substance abuse, and incarceration. As
Hyun Sook Han | A Legacy of Strength, Tenacity & Passion
Hyun Sook Han, affectionately known as Mrs. Han, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021. “Mrs. Han will be remembered for the impact she made to so many thousands of
Adopting Siblings
When Lyndsay and Mark Petrich are asked how many kids they have, they pause for a moment before saying with a chuckle, “We don’t even know! We’ve lost track!” Clearly,
