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
Meet A Creative and Outgoing Teen
Tamiea is a funny and outgoing 14-year-old girl who enjoys playing with dogs, going on walks, cooking, swimming, and doing her makeup. Her favorite subject in school is art class
National Foster Care Month: Supporting Kids & Families in Your Community
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the needs of youth in care and honor the important role that foster families play in the lives of children
Meet A Friendly and Creative Teen
Avery is a friendly, creative, and fun teenager. His favorite subject in school is design class. He enjoys film and coding and has participated in an after-school craft club that
A Serving of Support
November 18th is a special day in Sam’s life. It’s the anniversary of the day his adoption by his parents, Steve and Kelly, became legal. It’s why he chose the
Matching With Mady
When Ryan and Brittany decided to grow their family through Children’s Home’s Foster Care Adoption program, they were both excited and nervous. Brittany, with a background in social work, brought
Meet JJ: A Loving Six-Year-Old with a Big Heart
JJ is a goofy, kind, and loving six-year-old who enjoys reading, watching funny videos on his tablet, going to the park, dancing, and being around people who love him. An
Adoption Record Engagement Sessions
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is looking for feedback from members of the community with personal experience in Minnesota’s adoption system. Considering the upcoming changes around access to
Meet Sisters Jasmine and Jania
Jasmine and Jania are two teenage sisters hoping to find a caring, supportive, forever family. While close in age (Jasmine is 15 and older sister Jania is 16), the two
