Experienced foster and adoptive parents will tell you that one key to a successful placement is having the information you need to first decide if a child is a good
COVID Relief in India: How You Can Help
Help Children in India Through St. Jude’s Charitable Trust Children’s Home has long supported the efforts of St. Jude’s Charitable Trust (SJCT) in Kerala, India, to provide quality care, medical
Meet a Sweet Girl Who Loves Being Outdoors
Araya is a sweet, lovable, and playful 14-year-old. She thrives when receiving one-on-one attention and loves to be outside when the weather is nice. Araya especially enjoys riding her bike,
Supporting Reunification as a Kinship Caregiver
Kinship caregivers have unique opportunities to provide nurturing care for children whose parents cannot parent them for a season. However, the pre-existing relationships you have with the child’s parents, whether
Behind the Desk With Jason Hirsch
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
Positive Adoption Language & Why It Matters
We’ve all heard the adage “words matter.” Indeed, in this fast-paced social media culture, new words and definitions are evolving faster than most of us can keep up with. As
Supporting an Organization That Puts Kids First
Seven years ago, Tom Ewald and Joe Thom took their first step toward becoming parents by contacting Children’s Home. They were looking for a referral to an LGBTQ-inclusive adoption agency.
Meet a Sweet and Resilient 12-year-old Girl
Lydia is a sweet and caring 12-year-old girl whose favorite activities are going on walks, going to the playground, playing with sensory items, and singing. She loves spending time with
Navigating the Internet with Adopted or Foster Tweens and Teens
The internet and social media are excellent tools for research, entertainment, and connection. It is likely that your tween or teen already has a good deal of online experience under
Speaking Out on Anti-Asian Racism: An Adoptive Parent’s Perspective
There is no way around it: adoption is a complicated life journey. It has brought our family immeasurable love and joy but has also carried corresponding challenges—none more imposing than
