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
Advice From a Birth Mother About Infant Adoption
Building your family through infant adoption puts you on a pretty big learning curve. If you have come to adoption after infertility treatment or an extended time of trying to
Protective Factors That Help Your Child Overcome High ACEs
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been in the news often in recent years. Learning about the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on your child’s developing brain might feel
5 Parenting Tips When You Have a Challenging Child
When you have a challenging child, sometimes it feels like you are slogging through mud in the trenches of life. It’s hard to see your way out of the struggle
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
An American Family Born of Many Nations
When Ann Schlenner and her family visit their cabin in northern Minnesota, one of the first things she, her husband, Ryan, and their four children do is raise two flags
How to Celebrate Pride Year-Round
Although Pride Month is coming to a close, there are plenty of ways to continue to celebrate the LGBTQ community. “Pride Month is both a joyful celebration and a serious
Meet an Athletic & Artistic Teen
Dajuan is a sports-loving 16-year-old who is known for his great sense of humor and his thoughtfulness. His unique blend of athletic and artistic talents means he has a wide
Red Flags That Your Therapist Might Not Be The Right Fit
You’ve narrowed the search for an adoption or foster competent therapist after gathering recommendations from friends, some internet research, and a few phone interviews. You have high hopes for the
