CHLSS Blog
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Covers topics such as adoption, foster care, pregnancy, post adoption, education and more. In 2012, Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) combined complementary adoption services, high standards of quality, and experience creating and supporting families.
CHLSS Blog
2w ago
Siblings get separated for many reasons when involved with the child welfare system. It could be a matter of available foster homes. Sometimes, one sibling must go into foster care,
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CHLSS Blog
3w ago
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 Chantel Mitchell, Adoption Worker and
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CHLSS Blog
1M ago
You have waited for years to finally bring home a child to fill your home and your heart with joy and laughter. While working on your pre-adoption education requirements, you
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CHLSS Blog
2M ago
We’ve been experiencing an increase in requests related to adoptee citizenship, which has prompted us to reshare this information about the importance of, and process for, obtaining proof of citizenship.
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CHLSS Blog
2M ago
Whether your family has endured a natural disaster, like Hurricane Helene this fall, or a tragedy, like a school shooting or other devastating community events, you need tools to support
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CHLSS Blog
3M ago
For many families, autumn brings up warm memories of cozy traditions that usher in several meaningful holidays. We are bombarded with messages and ads about what holidays should look like:
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CHLSS Blog
3M ago
Chris and Becky’s path to adopting their son, Kit, from South Korea was filled with twists and turns. Chris, himself adopted from South Korea, understood the profound impact adoption could
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CHLSS Blog
4M ago
Angel is a sweet, goofy, and gentle boy who loves his brothers and enjoys going to school. “The staff at school love him and he gets along well with his
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CHLSS Blog
4M ago
Quicker than you imagine, you will be fully immersed in back-to-school preparations with your adopted, foster, or kinship kids. We know! Mentioning the “s-c-h-o-o-l” word can make you cringe this
The post A Back-to-School Checklist for Your Adoptive, Foster, or Kinship Family appeared first on CHLSS ..read more
CHLSS Blog
6M ago
Amijah is a find, funny, and bubbly 17-year-old. “She always has a smile on her face and likes to make people laugh,” says Hayley, her Child Specific Recruiter. At school
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