Sometimes, families grow in unexpected ways. Such was the case for long-term Children’s Home donors Larry and Sue Turner. Just over two decades ago, their then 26-year-old daughter discovered she
Open to the Possibilities
Born in 1981 and adopted at two weeks old, Heather enjoyed a happy childhood in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Her adoptive parents explained her adoption to her early on, making her
A Serving of Support
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
Matching With Mady
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
From LA to Ethiopia: Reconnecting With Birth Family
Imagine being an 18-year-old American girl — Ethiopian-born and adopted at the age of two — and traveling to Africa with your parents to meet your biological parents. Tsehay Driscoll
Helping Others, One Quarter at a Time
The spirit of generosity, compassion, and fun was on full display at Word of Peace Church in Rogers, Minnesota this past summer. Each year, youth attending the church’s vacation Bible
Paying It Forward
“There will never be a way we could pay back Children’s Home for what they did for our family. That’s why we try to pay it forward by contributing so
Expanding Our Capacity to Love
After seven years of marriage, Gretchen and Jill Rode were ready to add a child to their lives. The two Lutheran pastors in St. Paul, Minnesota applied to the infant
Finding Love & Family at a Group Home
Vanessa and Bob Cavin were working at a group home for people with disabilities when they fell in love and got married. Fifteen years later, 9-year-old Benly was temporarily placed
Aging Out: How You Can Help
When children age out of foster care, they face immense obstacles. Nationally, more than 23,000 youth who left foster care last year did so without any permanency. These youth are
