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Supporting an Organization That Puts Kids First

April 27, 2021 by kristina berg

Seven years ago, Tom Ewald and Joe Thom took their first step toward becoming parents by contacting Children’s Home. They were looking for a referral to a welcoming adoption agency.

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

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Navigating the Internet with Adopted or Foster Tweens and Teens

April 14, 2021 by kristina berg

The internet and social media are excellent tools for research, entertainment, and connection. It is likely that your tween or teen already has a good deal of online experience under

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Back To School Resources Round Up

September 22, 2020 by viadmin

This article was originally published by the National Council for Adoption (NCFA) From preschool to college, this school year is anything but normal for students and their parents. The challenges

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Blocked Care: How to Help Discouraged Adoptive Parents Regain Compassion

July 14, 2020 by viadmin

This content by Melissa Corkum and Lisa Qualls was originally published by the National Council for Adoption in Adoption Advocate No. 145.  Tricia loved being a mom. When she and

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Dear Single Person

June 18, 2020 by viadmin

Dear Single Person, As Father’s day is approaching, I would like to share my self-reflection which hopefully resonates with other single people’s lives.  If you are reading this you know

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If You Can’t Say It

June 16, 2020 by viadmin

Charlie Fekadu is Black Life. Mallory Jessica, Piper Ann and Heather Marie are White Lives. I’m talking to my friends and family members who don’t understand what’s happening in the

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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