Attachment does not always come easily or naturally when raising children. When you are parenting a child with a history of trauma, abuse, or neglect, those experiences can further challenge
Meet Landon: A Witty Teen Who Loves the Outdoors
Landon is a witty, charming, and fun-loving ninth-grader who loves to spend time in nature. His favorite subject in school is science, and during his free time he loves to
Family Ties
Like many families, the structure of Sierra’s family is complex. Her blended family started when she became an adult foster provider to Christine who had aged out of the child
Enduring Love Gives Back
Donna and Ellen met at church more than 30 years ago and learned they had both adopted children — a daughter for Donna and a son for Ellen. That shared
Dreams, Love & Siddharth
As a child growing up in India, Vidya’s dream was to build a family through adoption. Her family moved to the Philippines when she was seven, then to Japan, and
Regarding Refugee Children Fleeing the War in Ukraine
National Council for Adoption (NCFA) released this important statement by Ryan Hanlon on February 28, 2022. It is common following natural disasters, regional conflicts, and other events that displace children
Staff Spotlight: Celebrating the Career of Mary Jo Michalik
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 so happy to
Family Spotlight: Get to Know Our 2022 Photo Contest Winners
In our Family Spotlight series, we catch up with our foster and adoptive families to highlight their unique and personal stories. This month we are happy to feature our 2022
Adoption Tax Credit Guide 2021
This article was originally published by Creating A Family. View original post here. The Annual CreatingaFamily.org Adoption Tax Credit Guide 2021 As we put yet another strange and unprecedented year
Kyle Larsen Named CFO of Children’s Home Society of Minnesota
Kyle Larsen has been named Chief Financial Officer for Children’s Home Society of Minnesota (Children’s Home). He also serves as the controller for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), an
