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
Keeping Your Cool When Your Kids Are Losing Theirs
It is disheartening to feel you are losing your cool with your children as often as they are losing theirs! Keeping your cool while your kids are losing theirs is
Open Adoption Records in Minnesota
Minnesota law regarding original birth records for adult adoptees is changing effective July 1, 2024. The new law allows adult adoptees access to original birth records and affidavits of nondisclosure
Celebrating Pride Month: Why Reading LGBTQ+ Books is Essential for Children
As we celebrate Pride Month, we are reminded that inclusivity and acceptance are values that should be fostered from an early age. One powerful way to introduce children to the
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
Parenting a Child who Identifies as LGBTQ+
It is estimated that over 30% of kids in foster care identify as LGBTQ+. This statistic represents many young people with unique experiences and resulting needs for care and nurture.
Understanding the Losses Foster & Kinship Kids Experience
When your family welcomes a new foster child or a relative child for kinship care, it’s critical to recognize that this child is experiencing grief and loss. Regardless of how
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
Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Sam Rex
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 Sam Rex, Foster
