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Each month, Foster Adopt Minnesota partners with local news and print media to feature a Minnesota child or sibling group in need of an adoptive family.  These partnerships are invaluable in helping to find homes for Minnesota children and raising awareness about the need for adoptive families in all Minnesota communities.  Below are our current newspapers partners and their most recent waiting child feature.

Star Tribune

Minnesota’s Star Tribune newspaper features Minnesota Waiting Kids (Minnesota children currently in foster care) in their Variety section monthly.

This Month's Star Tribune Featured Children

Alissa, 12

Alissa is creative, respectful, a good listener, and a natural leader. She has a deep love for singing and dancing. She is not afraid to show off her dance moves or share a song. Alissa’s favorite music includes Taylor Swift, Kidz Bop, and country. Alissa expresses her creative side when playing house and doing her dolls’ hair. She enjoys playing soccer, riding her bike, and swimming. In school, Alissa likes spending time with her friends and attending art and math classes. In her free time, Alissa can be found listening to music and watching television. Her favorite television shows are Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn, iCarly, Bunk’d, Barbie, and The Grinch. Alissa likes both summer and winter seasons. Her favorite foods are spaghetti, hamburgers, orange chicken, pie, and ice cream. Alissa describes herself as “quiet, kind, happy, creative, a good student who tries her best at things, and sometimes gets overly excited”. Alissa would like a family who shares her love of road trips, vacations, and camping.

Alissa will need to maintain contact with family.

 

The Duluth News Tribune newspaper partnered with Foster Adopt Minnesota in February, 2019.  Minnesota Waiting Kids (Minnesota children currently in foster care) will be featured monthly in their Sunday Pursuits section.

This Month's Duluth News Tribune Featured Child

Ronnie, 17

Ronnie is a bright and joyful youth with an insatiable curiosity and a heart full of wonder. Ronnie’s inquisitive nature leads him to ask thoughtful questions and engage deeply in fun activities, always eager to learn and connect with others. Music is one of Ronnie’s greatest passions. He loves listening to rap music – his favorite artist is Kendrick Lamar. He has a wide variety of musical interests that includes Michael Jackson, Prince, and Queen. More recently, he’s also been enjoying Christian music and songs. When his favorite tunes play, you’ll find Ronnnie dancing and singing along with pure delight! His love for music is infectious and brings joy to everyone around him.

Ronnie is a creative and hands-on individual. He enjoys playing dirt bike racing games, assembling intricate Lego sets, and building various projects. He enjoys writing and making lists of his favorite things. Ronnie’s active lifestyle includes playing soccer, taking walks in the neighborhood, playing at the local park, and fishing! Ronnie enjoys boating on the lake and is proud to have driven a boat with some help. Summer is Ronnie’s favorite season, especially because it means camping adventures! He loves ziplining, exploring playgrounds, and experiencing the thrill of the outdoors.

In his free time, Ronnie enjoys baking cookies, painting, and spending time with family. He likes going out to eat at restaurants and gets excited when there are milkshakes on the menu. Ronnie has a soft spot for animals and enjoys visiting local animal shelters, where he can spend time with furry friends. Ronnie would love to take a road trip and has recently been interested in learning about and traveling to Mexico! Ronnie’s joyful spirit, curiosity, and love for life make him a wonderful friend. He is ready to bring his vibrant energy and warm heart to a loving family who will cherish and support him.

Ronnie will need to maintain contact with family members. Inquiries from other states are being considered at this time with preference for homes in MN, WI, and OR.

 

Adam’s Publishing Group partnered with Foster Adopt Minnesota in September, 2019.  Minnesota Waiting Kids (Minnesota children currently in foster care) will be featured monthly in a variety of their newspapers (see list of papers below).

Aitkin Independent Age
Anoka County Union Herald
Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Fridley/Columbia Heights Life
Bloomington-Richfield Sun Current
Brooklyn Center-Brooklyn Park Sun Post
Burnsville Eagan Sun Thisweek
Caledonia Argus
Champlin-Dayton-Osseo-Maple Grove Press
Crow River News of St. Michael Albertville & Rockford
Crystal-Robbinsdale-Golden Valley-New Hope Sun Post
Dairyland Peach – Sauk Centre
Dakota County Tribune-Apple Valley-Rosemount-Farmington
Edina Sun Current
Elk River Star News
Faribault Daily News
Forest Lake Times
Laker Pioneer of Mound – Long Lake
Lakeville Sun Thisweek
Le Center Leader
Le Sueur News-Herald
The Leader – Blooming Prairie & Ellendale
Lonsdale Area News-Review
Mesabi Tribune
Mille Lacs Messenger
Minnetonka-Excelsior-Eden Prairie Sun Sailor
Monticello Times
Morrison County Record-Little Falls
NMBA Builders Guide – Grand Rapids
Northfield News
Osseo-Maple Grove-Champlin-Dayton Press
Owatonna People’s Press
Patriot – Norwood Young America, Waconia & Watertown
The Pilot-Independent – Walker
Plymouth – Wayzata Sun Sailor
Princeton Union-Times
Scotsman – Cambridge
St. Croix Valley Peach – Forest Lake
St. Louis Park-Hopkins Sun Sailor
St. Peter Herald
Stillwater Gazette
Valley Life – Stillwater
The Waconia Patriot
Waseca County News
Union-Times of Princeton and Milaca

This Month's Adam's Publishing Group Featured Child

Kaylynne, 12

Kaylynne is creative, brave, caring, and talented. She has a spunky, funny, laid-back, and helpful personality. Kaylynne’s smile lights up the room. Her honesty and transparency will never leave you wondering.  Kaylynne enjoys being active and loves animals. At the end of the day or on slow weekend mornings, she watches The Pee-Wee Herman Show or Netflix. Kaylynne enjoys doing arts and crafts, singing, and dancing. Her favorite song is “Girl on Fire”. She can be found singing it on car rides, dancing to the music video, and choosing it for karaoke.

When the Minnesota weather is nice, Kaylynne can be found enjoying the outdoors. Her favorite outdoor activities are jumping on the trampoline, swimming, riding bike, and drawing with sidewalk chalk. She recently found a new love for riding go-carts. When the weather is not so nice, Kaylynne enjoys relaxing, watching TV, playing with her dolls, or playing a game with the family. She is an animal lover and enjoys having various animals to play with and take care of. Kaylynne is a great eater and loves just about everything, especially vegetables. Her number one restaurant choice is McDonald’s, especially if it has a play place.

Kaylynne will need to maintain contact with family. Only Minnesota caregiver(s) are being considered at this time.

 

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