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Photo Contest 2025
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Photo Contest

Photo Contest Winner 2024

Photo Contest Winner 2024

Enter our annual photo contest – a celebration of members of the adoption conestellation!

A picture is worth a thousand words, and we are thrilled to see and share the experiences of adoption through your photos.

The contest is open to anyone impacted by adoption or foster care from any agency/county/organization (including but not limited to CH/LSS). Participants may submit up to three high-resolution photos using the form below. CH/LSS staff will select one of your photo submissions to be the official selection for our contest.

The deadline to submit your photo(s) is Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Midnight (CT).

Enter Your Photos!

Photo Contest Submission Form

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    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.
    • By checking this box and submitting this form, I give permission for CH/LSS to publish my photo/artwork, first name, connection to CH/LSS, country of adoption, year of adoption, and the information included in my story or comment unless expressed otherwise below.
    • Example: First names, country of birth, etc.
    • I understand that the items I am submitting to this form may be used to promote the programs and services of Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (CH/LSS). I have been told that I may not have the opportunity to review and approve images or information about me prior to its release. I also understand that if this information is released, it will become public information and may subsequently be reproduced, printed or released by other agencies, individuals, or organizations. I also understand that I may revoke this consent at any time, but the information may have already been released. I understand that I will not receive payment for this information. I confirm that I am the individual, or parent/guardian of the individual(s), depicted in the descriptions or images being submitted. My submitting this electronic form amounts to a waiver of any claim I might have whatsoever against CH/LSS and their employees due to the release of information and its subsequent uses.
    • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

    Voting Process

    On Monday, December 1, 2025 we will share the selected photo entries on our Facebook Page. Our social media community will be invited to vote on their favorite photos by “liking” or “loving” the image. You can get your network involved by sharing if desired! The voting period closes as Noon (CT) on Friday, December 5, 2025.

    The photo with the most engagement at that time will be our official 2025 photo contest winner!

    Prize Package

    The winning photo will receive a prize package valued at $250 that includes adoption-themed books for both kids and adults, a $100 Visa giftcard, and a feature on our blog (if interested).

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