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Home / Emily Cain

Adoptee Spotlight: Meet Catherine

August 21, 2023 by Emily Cain

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

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Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Elizabeth Bohlken

August 2, 2023 by Emily Cain

Smiling adult woman in sun hat by river

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

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

Meet Fernando: An Empathetic & Goal Oriented Teen

August 1, 2023 by Emily Cain

Portrait of teen boy

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

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Filed Under: News, Waiting Children

Meet Ari: A Caring and Hilarious 17-year-old

July 6, 2023 by Emily Cain

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

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Wendy Kleiser

July 5, 2023 by Emily Cain

Mother and daughter

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

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Celebrating Pride Month: Why Reading LGBTQ+ Books is Essential for Children

May 31, 2023 by Emily Cain

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

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

Meet Colby: A Kind and Witty Teen

May 31, 2023 by Emily Cain

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

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, News, Waiting Children

Meet Brayden: A Thoughtful and Curious Teen

May 2, 2023 by Emily Cain

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

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Staff Spotlight: Get to Know Sam Rex

May 2, 2023 by Emily Cain

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

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

National Foster Care Month: How You Can Support Families in Your Community

May 1, 2023 by Emily Cain

May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the important role that foster families play in the lives of children and youth in the United States.

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Filed Under: Foster Care, News

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