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Certificate of Citizenship

Certificate of Citizenship Information

January 28, 2025 by Staff Contributor

We’ve been experiencing an increase in requests related to adoptee citizenship, which has prompted us to reshare this information about the importance of, and process for, obtaining proof of citizenship.

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Filed Under: International Adoption, News

Meet Kieony: A Clever, Funny, and Caring Teen

January 5, 2025 by kristina berg

Meet Kieony, a clever, funny, and caring teen who loves jokes, games, and building Legos. “Kieony is a gifted student and excels at math and science,” says Hayley, his Child

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

From Dreams to Reality: A Full Circle Adoption Journey

December 4, 2024 by Staff Contributor

Chris and Becky’s path to adopting their son, Kit, from South Korea was filled with twists and turns. Chris, himself adopted from South Korea, understood the profound impact adoption could

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Filed Under: News

Meet Leah: A Teen Who Loves Animals & Playing Sports

December 3, 2024 by kristina berg

Meet Leah, a funny, quirky, and introverted 13-year-old. Her favorite subject in school is science and her favorite activity is softball. Outside of school, Leah enjoys shopping, playing sports, making

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet Amijah: An Artistic and Bubbly Teen

October 4, 2024 by kristina berg

Amijah is a find, funny, and bubbly 17-year-old. “She always has a smile on her face and likes to make people laugh,” says Hayley, her Child Specific Recruiter. At school

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Developing Healthy Homework Habits

September 5, 2024 by kristina berg

Homework. It’s a dreaded word for most kids and often for adults, too! When raising a child with learning challenges, the dread factor wrapped up in that one word can

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Meet Choi: A Creative and Introspective Teen

September 5, 2024 by kristina berg

Choi is a creative sixteen-year-old who enjoys magic cards, magic tricks, and music (especially electronic dance music). He is very smart and a quick learner! His favorite classes at school

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Partnering with School to Help Your Child Succeed

August 25, 2024 by Creating a Family

Children impacted by early-life experiences, prenatal substance exposure, or other challenges often experience behavior issues in the classroom. Their teachers and other educational professionals frequently misunderstand their behaviors. As parents

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Growing Together Through Openness

Growing Together Through Openness

July 3, 2024 by Staff Contributor

Sometimes, families grow in unexpected ways. Such was the case for long-term Children’s Home donors Larry and Sue Turner. Just over two decades ago, their then 26-year-old daughter discovered she

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Filed Under: Today's Child and Family

Minnesota Birth Records Law Change: What You Need to Know

July 1, 2024 by Staff Member

Minnesota law regarding original birth records for adult adoptees is changing effective July 1, 2024. The new law allows adult adoptees access to original birth records and affidavits of nondisclosure

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Filed Under: News

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