Araya is an 11 year old who deeply values relationships and being comfortable with people. After about 4 months of working with her Child-Specific Recruiter, Brittany, she is beginning to engage with her. But Brittany notes, “Once she trusts you, she is snuggly. She likes to be held, and finds comfort in her weighted blanket
Meet a 2 Year Old with a Bright Smile
This 2-and-a-half-year-old boy has a cheerful and positive disposition. Though he is slightly behind in growth and development he has made gradual improvements. A letter from January 2018 explains how he can be found cruising along the side of furniture and scribbling with crayons. It also describes how he smiles and laughs when he hears
Meet Mathew | A funny, active kid who waits for a family
Mathew has truly made an impression on his Child-Specific Recruiter, Sara. “He’s one of my favorite humans,” she professes. That’s because this 13 year old waiting in Minnesota foster care has a fun combination of wit, energy and a desire to learn. This young teen is a big fan of pranks and telling silly stories.
On World Down Syndrome Day, Meet a Social Girl Waiting for a Family
This adorable 5-year-old girl is waiting in Latin America for a family. She enjoys roaming in the house or yard—you can find her smiling as she plays on a short slide, hugs her baby dolls, or grabs a bite of her snack as she walks about. Y attends a local school for children with special
Meet Tyler | A Teen at Risk of Aging Out
Every year over 23,000 kids age out of U.S. foster care. Please take a moment to get to know a few of the kids that need to match with families before it’s too late. Just like Thelma, Tyler will turn 18 this summer. In many ways he is the typical teen. Described as “laid back and
Meet Thelma | A Teen at Risk of Aging Out
Every year over 23,000 kids age out of U.S. foster care. Please take a moment to get to know a few of the kids that need to match with families before it’s too late. Thelma is a very social teen who will turn 18 this summer. She loves to meet new people—her dry and sarcastic
5 Reasons to Host a Child from Colombia This Summer
Does the blustery winter weather have you thinking ahead to a sun- and fun-filled summer? Looking for ways to help kids who need families? Considering adoption but not sure you’re ready to parent full-time? A summer hosting program may be just the answer for you! Each summer, Children’s Home works with families who open their
Meet an Adorable Toddler: A child waiting this December
YN is a 2 year old waiting in Asia for a loving, adoptive home. He is described as an adorable, sensible and intelligent boy. He dances along to TV shows, alarms the caregivers when he sees something out of the ordinary and has a good appetite. He takes a bit to warm up to people and
Meet a Charming Teen: A youth waiting this December
Izaya is a 15 year old waiting in foster care for a loving, adoptive family. He’s a charmer who is quick to share a complement when he notices something positive about people he’s with. This makes him really easy to talk to. Izaya loves to shop and is really interested in fashion. He’s got a
Meet Playful Brothers Who Love to Be Outside: Children waiting this December
These playful brothers are waiting in Asia for a loving, adoptive home. K, the 10 year old, is enrolled in second grade and known as a playful, clever boy who learns quickly. He is learning basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, reading and telling time. He enjoys eating snacks and seafood. K likes to spend his
