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
Self-Care for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Parents
We hear it. We say it. But do we do it? When you are a parent of a child who has experienced trauma, it might not be your habit to
Meet an Energetic, Curious, and Creative 7-year-old
CJ is an energetic, creative, and curious 7-year-old with a big personality and lots of love to give. He has a great sense of humor and can always make those
Children’s Home Expands International Programs to Include Caribbean Islands
Last fall, Children’s Home shared exciting news about the opening of two new international adoption programs with Jamaica and St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG). Since then, the countries of
Paying It Forward at Children’s Home East Office
Adoption Service Information Agency (ASIA), based in Silver Spring, Maryland, provided adoption services and post-adoption support for almost 25 years. As international adoptions declined, ASIA realized operating as an independent
