Children in foster care need a warm safe place to land, no matter the time of year they come into care, but the holidays can be especially painful and lonely
Exciting News! | Announcing our Box Impact Fund Grant
Shared from BoxBlogs post December 7, 2021 by Corrie Conrad, VP Communities and Impact, Executive Director of Box.org Today is a truly special day at Box — it’s our annual
9 Books to Celebrate National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month is a great time to celebrate all the different stories that encompass families brought together through adoption. Whether your family has been directly impacted by adoption or
Learn About Our New Foster-A-Teen Program
Every year, more than 23,000 American teenagers will age out of foster care, resulting in an increased likelihood of significant life challenges such as homelessness, substance abuse, and incarceration. As
Hyun Sook Han | A Legacy of Strength, Tenacity & Passion
Hyun Sook Han, affectionately known as Mrs. Han, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021. “Mrs. Han will be remembered for the impact she made to so many thousands of
Adopting Siblings
When Lyndsay and Mark Petrich are asked how many kids they have, they pause for a moment before saying with a chuckle, “We don’t even know! We’ve lost track!” Clearly,
Little Red Stocking | Elee & Aaron
For as long as she can remember, Elee wanted to adopt a child. When she became pregnant at the age of 18 and gave birth to her son, Javier, she
Openness Makes All the Difference
When Brandon and Karis Heffron decided they wanted to explore adoption as a way to grow their family, they kept their options open. Wide open. “You’re asked how many children
Behind the Desk With Julie Marka
In our series, Behind the Desk, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Julie Marka,
Heidi Wiste Named President of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota
Heidi Wiste, a longtime adoption expert, became president of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home) on August 19, 2021. She was also named associate vice president for Adoption and
