RJ Devick said when he and his wife, Teresa, started dating, he quickly realized they had very little in common. They grew up in vastly different parts of the United
Finding Love & Family at a Group Home
Vanessa and Bob Cavin were working at a group home for people with disabilities when they fell in love and got married. Fifteen years later, 9-year-old Benly was temporarily placed
How to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a Family
“Hispanic heritage holds an indelible place in the heart and soul of our Nation, and National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us that the American identity is a fabric of a
Meet Jamie: An Outgoing and Adventurous 10-year-old
Meet Jamie, an outgoing, adventurous, and caring fifth-grader. This naturally curious ten-year-old is always up for the challenge of learning new things. When there is something that Jamie doesn’t understand, she
Staff Spotlight: Get To Know Kelli Hanson
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 Kelli Hanson, Post-Adoption
Staff Spotlight: Get To Know Kelly Tronstad
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 Kelly Tronstad, Family
Aging Out: How You Can Help
When children age out of foster care, they face immense obstacles. Nationally, more than 23,000 youth who left foster care last year did so without any permanency. These youth are
Helping Build Families
Fifty-some years ago, when Duane and Janice Johnson were growing their family through adoption, it was often considered something to be kept a secret. But Duane and Janice rejoiced in
Child Specific Recruitment Services | The Relationships
As a supervisor in Children’s Home’s foster care and adoption programs, Amy Fogel specializes in the work of child specific recruitment (CSR) which means advocating for youth who are facing
How Parents and Caregivers Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth to feel supported and affirmed is essential to their well-being. Juliann Garey, a journalist and writer for the Child Mind Institute Blog says, “Being
