Picture this: It’s two o’clock in the morning and your phone rings. It’s a call from a social worker who asks you to begin caring for a child in the next hour. All you are told is the child’s name and age. For most people, this would be unnerving, but not to Adam Arnold and
Unwavering Commitment
From the start of their relationship, Lance and Lisa Novak knew they wanted to build their family through adoption. They considered several agencies but after attending an information meeting at Children’s Home, they knew this would be the agency they’d work with. “Before the meeting, we agreed this was for us to learn about adoption,”
Our COVID-19 Response
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Behind the Desk With Sue Orban
In our new 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 Sue Orban, our Outreach and Adoption Specialist who works out of our East Office. For over ten years, Sue has brought her wit,
Adoption Medicine Clinic Stress Reduction and Wellness Study
We received notice from the Adoption Medicine Clinic that this study is being postponed due to COVID-19. Dr. Eckerle and the Adoption Medicine Clinic are inviting parents and their adopted children to join a first-of-its-kind study to evaluate the benefits of practicing mind/body stress reduction techniques within adoptive families. What is the opportunity? Attend an
A Family’s 70 Year Journey With LSS
Though 92-year-old Betty says she hasn’t “thought about adoption for a long time,” the ripples of how adoption touched her life are throughout her home. Photos of smiling children and grandchildren grace her fireplace mantle. A close up of her and her husband’s hands hangs in the kitchen – a visual reminder of the years
Meet Jahnia: An outgoing teen who loves music—especially Beyoncé
Jahnia is an outgoing, intelligent 15-year-old with a quick wit and infectious sense of humor. Lensa, her child-specific recruiter says, “Jahnia is down to earth, funny, gets along with everyone, and tells it like it is.” The two recently went out to dinner at Jahnia’s favorite Thai restaurant where they spent time talking, laughing, and
Adoption Tax Credit 2019 Guide
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. As we put the old year to rest and begin the new, our thoughts turn to taxes. And if you have adopted recently your thoughts should be turning to how to maximize the Adoption Tax Credit 2019. The Adoption
11 Things to Look Forward to at Adoption Day Camp
As many parents know, it’s never too early to start making summer plans for your kids. With so many options, the choices can be overwhelming, but we think our Adoption Day Camp might be just the experience your family is looking for this summer! This unique camp blends traditional activities like archery and swimming with
How Tour Korea Changed My Life
My name is Kelsey, I’m 23 years old and I was adopted when I was four months old. When I was younger, my family and I would go to Korean adoptee family events. My desire to learn more about my heritage really grew when I was in college. One of my best friends I met
