Christina, adopted as an infant, spent her life wondering if her birth mother thought about her. She enjoyed a happy childhood with her adoptive parents, who adopted her in the late 60’s. Yet, throughout her life, she struggled with unanswered questions about her biological parents. Christina found answers to her questions when she began her
Transracial & Transcultural Adoption: Preservation, Policy, and a Personal Perspective
This article, written by Alexis Oberdorfer, MSW, Executive Director of CH/LSS, was originally published by National Council for Adoptable Children (NCFA) In 1948, white parents in Minnesota adopted a black child and were the first recorded transracial adoption in the United States. The following year, novelist and winner of the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes Pearl
Should You Combine Bio Kids & Adopted Kids in the Same Family
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. When most people think of an adoptive family, they usually think of families where all the children are adopted. In fact, however, many families in the U.S. have both adopted and biological kids. I suspect these families are on
Caring for Minnesota’s Most Vulnerable for Over Three Decades
When Karen Broback received a call about a newborn who had been exposed to meth and amphetamines, she didn’t hesitate. Karen, a licensed foster care provider, cared for the infant for two and half months. Children who form secure attachments in infancy are more likely to have healthy relationships throughout their life. Healthy brain development
Meet a 2 Year Old with a Bright Smile
This 2-and-a-half-year-old boy has a cheerful and positive disposition. Though he is slightly behind in growth and development he has made gradual improvements. A letter from January 2018 explains how he can be found cruising along the side of furniture and scribbling with crayons. It also describes how he smiles and laughs when he hears
Coping with Fear of the Unknown When Adopting
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. When most of us think about becoming a parent, we dream of a healthy child. We may not expect perfection, but sure hope that our child does not have significant special needs. So how do you cope with the
2019 Korean Language and Culture Scholarship
Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) is once again accepting applications for its Korean Language and Culture Program. ESWS has been running the scholarship program for years to help Korean adoptees learn the Korean language and gain exposure to Korean culture. By doing so, they aim to help adoptees learn and understand their heritage better and
Meet Mathew | A funny, active kid who waits for a family
Mathew has truly made an impression on his Child-Specific Recruiter, Sara. “He’s one of my favorite humans,” she professes. That’s because this 13 year old waiting in Minnesota foster care has a fun combination of wit, energy and a desire to learn. This young teen is a big fan of pranks and telling silly stories.
UnitedHealthcare Supports Efforts to Help Children in Minnesota
UnitedHealthcare is proud to support the Children’s Home Family Support Coach program, along with our foster care and adoption fair in an effort to find, recruit and support families that can provide the love and security children need. The opioid epidemic is one contributing factor to a steadily rising number of children facing out of
On World Down Syndrome Day, Meet a Social Girl Waiting for a Family
This adorable 5-year-old girl is waiting in Latin America for a family. She enjoys roaming in the house or yard—you can find her smiling as she plays on a short slide, hugs her baby dolls, or grabs a bite of her snack as she walks about. Y attends a local school for children with special
