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
The Family We Are
Lindsay and Ryan began their adoption journey as many people do, envisioning an infant who would transform them from a couple into a growing family. But within months of starting
From LA to Ethiopia: Reconnecting With Birth Family
Imagine being an 18-year-old American girl — Ethiopian-born and adopted at the age of two — and traveling to Africa with your parents to meet your biological parents. Tsehay Driscoll
Helping Others, One Quarter at a Time
The spirit of generosity, compassion, and fun was on full display at Word of Peace Church in Rogers, Minnesota this past summer. Each year, youth attending the church’s vacation Bible
Meet Bryan: A Creative, Athletic and Motivated Teen
Meet Bryan, a motivated, funny, and creative seventeen-year-old who enjoys playing basketball, video games, and Magic the Gathering. “Bryan is the most organized teenager that I know,” says Hayley, his
