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
Meet Leah: A Teen Who Loves Animals & Playing Sports
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
Meet Amijah: An Artistic and Bubbly Teen
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
Developing Healthy Homework Habits
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
Meet Choi: A Creative and Introspective Teen
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
Partnering with School to Help Your Child Succeed
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
Growing Together Through Openness
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
Minnesota Birth Records Law Change: What You Need to Know
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
Meet Maliyah: A Creative and Upbeat Teenager Looking for a Mentor Family
Maliyah is a kind, funny, creative, and upbeat teenager. Whether she’s creating beautiful art, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or diving into her various extracurricular activities, Maliyah is
Open to the Possibilities
Born in 1981 and adopted at two weeks old, Heather enjoyed a happy childhood in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Her adoptive parents explained her adoption to her early on, making her
