In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Marlowe Waldron,
NCFA’s Adoption Advocate | Beyond the Immediate Family: Engaging Family and Friends In the Adoption Journey
This article, by Anna Pawley, LMSW, Claire Davis, LICSW-S & Traci Newell, LBSW-S originally appeared in NCFA’s Adoption Advocate publication. Introduction Adoption can be a complex subject to discuss for
When Plans Change: How One Family’s Closed Adoption Became a Close Connection
Melissa Moran and Cory Dammann were attending a family birthday party when they got an unexpected call from their social worker at Children’s Home and LSS. It was a call
Meet Casey: An intelligent and funny 16-year-old!
Casey is an intelligent, organized and funny 16-year-old waiting for his forever home. Doing creative activities like crafting, reading and scrapbooking always brings a smile to his face. His favorite
Staff Spotlight: Get to know Lyla Ronchak
In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Lyla Ronchak,
Meet Karlitos: An active and humorous 12-year-old
Karlitos is an active and humorous 12-year-old waiting for his forever home who loves being adventurous and trying any kind of sport. His favorite subject in school is PE and
Pop Psychology vs. Real Psychology: A Parent’s Guide to Getting the Terms Right
As parents, we want to understand and support our kids, especially when they’re struggling emotionally. But in today’s world of social media and viral content, psychological terms are often tossed
Staff Spotlight: Get to know Carly Kidd
In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we are featuring Carly Kidd,
Meet Tamiea: A Kind-Hearted and Creative Teen
Tamiea is a funny and outgoing 15-year-old girl who enjoys playing with dogs, going on walks, cooking, swimming and doing her makeup. Her favorite subject in school is art class
Navigating Adoption Openness: A Free Support Service for Minnesota Families
Adoption is a lifelong journey and, for many families, one of the most complex and emotional aspects of that journey is navigating openness—how, when, and what to share between adoptive
