In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Anjaly Connors, who
Adoptee Spotlight: Meet Catherine
In our Adoptee Spotlight Series, we highlight the unique stories and journeys of adopted adults. This month we are featuring Catherine Lindemann, author of the soon-to-be-published children’s book Family Is
Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Elizabeth Bohlken
In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Elizabeth Bohlken, Education
Meet Fernando: An Empathetic & Goal Oriented Teen
Meet Fernando, an empathetic, respectful, and considerate 16-year-old. He loves watching movies, hanging out with friends, playing sports, and eating all types of food! “Fernando is very passionate about school
Paying It Forward
“There will never be a way we could pay back Children’s Home for what they did for our family. That’s why we try to pay it forward by contributing so
Expanding Our Capacity to Love
After seven years of marriage, Gretchen and Jill Rode were ready to add a child to their lives. The two Lutheran pastors in St. Paul, Minnesota applied to the infant
Meet Ari: A Caring and Hilarious 17-year-old
Ari is a kind, caring, hilarious 17-year-old in his senior year of high school. One of his favorite subjects in school is science because he loves to learn about how
Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Wendy Kleiser
In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Wendy Kleiser, Domestic
Meet Colby: A Kind and Witty Teen
Colby is a funny, kind, and thoughtful 15-year-old who loves being social and connecting with others. “He is a good storyteller and is very witty!” says Sara Jeske, his Child
Meet Brayden: A Thoughtful and Curious Teen
Meet Brayden, a ninth-grader who loves math, video games, being out in nature, and playing Magic the Gathering cards. Whenever Brayden finds something really interesting, he will gladly put his
