Seth is an active and outgoing 17-year-old who is full of energy and loves to spend his free time with friends playing football and basketball. When he’s not playing sports or hanging out with friends, “he loves driving and going shopping at his favorite store, Footlocker,” says Jazzmin, his Child-Specific Recruiter. Whether playing sports, spending

In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Stacy Zignego, a Post Adoption Social Worker who works out of our St. Paul office. Her supervisor, Susan, says, “Stacy’s genuine care and compassion

Every child deserves a safe and loving home, but for older kids in foster care, this basic need can sometimes be overlooked. As youth reach young adulthood, there is a misconception that they no longer “need” a family. However, that is far from the truth. Every child, whether 18-months-old or 18-years-old, needs love, guidance, and

This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. Writer Gina Shaw shared her experience with open adoption and what life is like for her family. The original post was published on The Well by Northwell. adoption is part of her story On my 13-year-old daughter’s dresser sits a photograph

Meet Izaya, an outgoing, funny, and athletic 16-year-old with a great sense of personal style. “He likes shopping and wearing nice jewelry like earrings, necklaces, and watches,” says Hayley, his Child-Specific Recruiter. Even more impressive than his outer appearance—which is always on point—it’s Izaya’s inner kindness and open personality that is his most recognizable trait.

This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. Foster and adopted children who have experienced trauma quite often need our help to learn resilience in the face of current and future life experiences. Heather Forkey, MD of the Foster Children Evaluation Services (FaCES) and the Child Protection

In a powerful op-ed for the Los Angeles Times following the killing of George Floyd, basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabar said, “Racism in America is like dust in the air. It seems invisible — even if you’re choking on it — until you let the sun in. Then you see it’s everywhere. As long as we