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Home / Blog / Adoptive Family Stories / Celebrating the Families of Our 2016 Photo Contest

Celebrating the Families of Our 2016 Photo Contest

November 10, 2016 by Staff Contributor

Every year during National Adoption Month, we catch up with our families through our annual photo contest. We love seeing how each child grows with the love and support of their family. Here are just a few of the adorable snap shots we’ve received. We will continue to post new photos to this blog throughout the month—be sure to check back!

If you’d like to submit photos of your family, you can do so through the form at the bottom of this blog or on our National Adoption Month page. We hope you will join in the fun!

Two boys who became psychological siblings in their orphanage in China, are now brothers through adoption.

China

A family created through adoption from China.

China

Brother and sister adopted from Ecuador.

Ecuador

A family created through adoption from Ecuador.

Ecuador

Two sisters, one adopted from South Korea, in winter hats.

South Korea

Two sisters, one adopted from South Korea, smile.

South Korea

Two teens adopted from China who are now being raised like sisters.

China

A mother and her daughter, adopted through U.S. infant adoption.

U.S.A.

A family created through infant open adoption.

U.S.A.

 

Two brothers, one adopted from China through Children's Home, play in the water.

Ukraine & China

Two brothers eat ice cream.

Ukraine & China

A family smiles on the lake shore. Their son was adopted from Colombia.

Colombia

A brother and sister. The brother was adopted from Colombia.

Colombia

Two brothers, adopted from China.

China

A young boy, adopted from China, poses in front of a golden lion statue.

China

A brother and sister, both adopted from Guatemala.

Guatemala

Siblings, one adopted from China.

China

A mom and her daughter hugging.

Ethiopia

Siblings from Ethiopia and South Korea on the beach.

Ethiopia & South Korea

Siblings, one from China, in fall leaves.

China

A young boy adopted from South Korea in his football uniform.

South Korea

A family created through international adoption.

South Korea

A little girl adopted from China.

China

An adoptive family poses around a heart sculpture.

China

A graduating teen who was adopted from South Korea.

South Korea

A girl adopted from China smiles and shrugs her shoulders.

China

A mother, father and their daughter who was adopted from China sit in front of a waterfall.

China

A family created through international adoption.

India

A young girl adopted from India with her doll in a matching outfit.

India

Best friends, both adopted from China.

China

A brother and sister, both adopted through U.S. open adoption.

U.S.A.

A family created through U.S. infant adoption.

U.S.A.

An adoptive family including a son from China.

China

Brothers, one adopted from China, in super hero costumes.

China

A young girl adopted in the USA with the help of LSS.

USA

Another photo of an adorable young girl adopted in the US with the help of LSS.

USA

A picture of a young boy from Ethiopia holding his adoptive father's hand.

Ethiopia

A young boy from Ethiopia with his adoptive mom.

Ethiopia

A young boy adopted from South Korea eating a s'more.

South Korea

A young boy adopted from South Korea plays on the playground.

South Korea

A young girl adopted from India holds pictures of herself over the years.

India

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A beautiful family built by adopting from Guatemala with the help of Children's Home.

Guatemala

An adorable little girl, adopted from Guatemala through Children's Home Society of Minnesota.

Guatemala

A teen adopted from China in her cheerleading uniform.

China

A teen adopted from China, smiling in front of a Chinese flag.

China

A young boy adopted from China smiles on the river.

China

A sister holds her brother's hand at her dance class.

China

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Submit a Photo to the Photo Contest
The contest runs through the month of November. We’ll then post our favorites on our Facebook page for a fan vote on who will be the face of Children’s Home and LSS in 2017!
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    • By checking this box and submitting this form, I give permission for CH/LSS to publish my photo/artwork, first name, connection to CH/LSS, country of adoption, year of adoption, and the information included in my story or comment unless expressed otherwise below.
    • Example: First names, country of birth, etc.
    • I understand that the items I am submitting to this form may be used to promote the programs and services of Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (CH/LSS). I have been told that I may not have the opportunity to review and approve images or information about me prior to its release. I also understand that if this information is released, it will become public information and may subsequently be reproduced, printed or released by other agencies, individuals, or organizations. I also understand that I may revoke this consent at any time, but the information may have already been released. I understand that I will not receive payment for this information. I confirm that I am the individual, or parent/guardian of the individual(s), depicted in the descriptions or images being submitted. My submitting this electronic form amounts to a waiver of any claim I might have whatsoever against CH/LSS and their employees due to the release of information and its subsequent uses.
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    Photo Contest Fine Print
    1. Terms of Use: In the case of images depicting individuals under the age of 18 years, parent or legal guardian must approve submission of the contestant’s photo(s). By submitting a photo, the individual or, in the case of a minor, the parent or legal guardian grants, Children’s Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota staff the right to publish submitted photo(s), individual’s first name, city of residence, birth country, placement year and any captions submitted on this website. Slight photo alterations may be made by our staff in order to fit properly on print materials, website or e-mail newsletters.
    2. All photos entered before the published deadline–11:59 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, November 30, 2016–as indicated by the electronic time stamp on the submission, become entrants the contest. Our contest rules are intended to offer fair contests; all submitted photos have an equal opportunity of being reviewed by Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Services staff.
    3. Photos are judged with no discrimination towards gender, race, or age.
    4. Photos containing nudity or children depicted in a derogatory or dangerous position will not be accepted. Children’s Home and LSS staff reserve the right to refuse any photograph which they deem unacceptable.
    5. If a professional photo is submitted to our contests, Children’s Home and LSS will not be held responsible for securing usage rights from the photographer. It is highly recommended that the parent or guardian receive rights to use the photo prior to contest submission.
    6. Individuals may submit as many photos as desired; the submission of a photo amounts to the submitter granting Children’s Home and LSS permission to use the photo in marketing efforts (e.g. website, e-newsletters, brochures, etc.) related to Children’s Home and LSS.
    7. Individuals will not be compensated in any way for use of the photos they submit. Our contests are void where prohibited by law. The contestants assume the total responsibility of knowing their local laws in regard to photo contests and are subject to any local, state, national, or international laws. Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Service accept no responsibility for making these individual legal determinations.
    8. Photos must be submitted in a digital format via this website.
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