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Meet a Caring Teen Who Loves Basketball and Video Games

March 26, 2021 by Emily Cain

Youssef is a considerate, kind, and helpful 14-year-old who loves video games and being active. “The first thing I noticed about Youssef was his sweet and energetic personality!” says Jazzmin, his Child Specific Recruiter. “At our initial visit, he was very kind and eager to get to know me. Youssef is very caring. He always

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Meet Larry: A Witty, Fun-Loving Youth

January 21, 2021 by Emily Cain

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

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A Day in the Life of a Child Specific Recruiter

November 25, 2020 by Emily Cain

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

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Meet a Caring Youth Who Loves Animals and the Outdoors

November 20, 2020 by Emily Cain

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

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Meet An Artistic Teen With A Passion for Social Justice

September 17, 2020 by Emily Cain

Artistic, funny, outgoing, creative, and compassionate are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about D., a 13-year-old who just started 7th grade. “D. is a very caring and likable kid,” says Diana, her Child-Specific Recruiter. “She is always thinking about others and wanting to make sure justice is served. She has

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Meet Landon: An Outdoorsy Teen With A Great Sense of Humor

August 27, 2020 by Emily Cain

Landon is a funny, respectful, and inquisitive 14-year-old with a warm sense of humor and love for the outdoors. “He’s a great kid—fun to be around with a lot of love to give,” says his Child Specific Recruiter, Sara Jeske. Just last week, Landon and Sara spent time together talking and enjoying lunch outside. “Landon

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Meet Adrian and Lucian: Playful, Active Twin Boys

August 13, 2020 by Emily Cain

Adrian and Lucian are identical 4-year-old twins. They are energetic, playful, and love to discover new things about the world around them. Both boys enjoy spinning, jumping, and climbing. They are extremely active, and love using their voices! “Adrian is curious, sweet, and active, and Lucian is cuddly, caring, and a follower,” says their Child-Specific

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Meet Quentin: An Easy-Going Teen Who Loves Sports

May 5, 2020 by Emily Cain

Quentin is a laid-back, yet insightful, 16-year old who loves music, movies, and playing and watching sports. Whether watching basketball or football, Quentin always cheers for his home-state teams and says proudly, “I’m a Minnesota person all the way!” At school, Quentin looks forward to being active in Phy Ed, learning about geology in Earth

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Meet Aaron: A Loveable Teen Waiting For a Caring Family

April 24, 2020 by Emily Cain

“Joyful, friendly, and loveable” are just a few of the words that describe 14-year-old Aaron, says his Child-Specific Recruiter, Kathy Clark. “His smile is so contagious! When you’re around him, you can’t help but smile too.” Due to social distancing measures, the last time they spent time together was over FaceTime, but when Aaron heard

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Meet Genesis: An Empathetic and Artistic Teen

March 27, 2020 by Emily Cain

Genesis is a caring and animated 16-year-old who is hoping to find an open-hearted and accepting family who can provide support during all of life’s most important moments. “Genesis is so easy to get along with, you fall in love with him right away,” says his child-specific recruiter, Diana. “He really cares about other people

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