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.
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
Rosie, 8
Rosie is sweet, curious, adventurous, and always on the move! She loves animals, especially cats. Rosie carries her stuffed animal with her everywhere she goes. Rosie loves listening to music, watching movies, and playing outside on her swing set. Rosie’s favorite movie is Sonic. When she’s not watching the movie, she loves listening to the songs from Sonic. Rosie loves to play outside and is always looking for an adventure. Rosie’s favorite treat is a strawberry milkshake.
Rosie will need to maintain contact with family members.
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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
Taj, 13
Taj is an outgoing, independent, and resilient teen whose smile lights up a room. Taj’s adventurous personality fuels him to try new activities while maintaining his favorites. Taj enjoys boxing, spending time socializing with peers, going to the library, and playing video games. Taj demonstrates an aptitude for learning, especially when it comes to hands-on learning and numbers. Taj is eager to get a job and happily does chores for a small allowance. Taj’s favorite holiday is Christmas. He enjoys trying new restaurants and likes anything spicy or fried, but he also likes sweets! Taj values and enjoys quality time with the adults in his life. Taj has expressed that he loves building relationships but hates losing them.
Taj will need to maintain contact with his siblings and relatives. Only Minnesota families are being considered at this time.
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
Jenecio, 8
Jenecio is a kind, funny, and engaging youth who is often referred to as JJ. He laughs easily and cares for those around him. JJ enjoys imaginative play and being creative. He has his own set of cooking and baking toys he uses to whip up pretend meals. JJ likes playing games on his tablet and watching videos. He is active and especially enjoys playing outdoors. JJ loves swimming, going to the park, and riding his bike.
It is important for JJ to stay connected to his culture and have ongoing access and participation with tribal practices and celebrations. JJ will need to maintain contact with a variety of extended family members. ICWA applies, however all qualified families will be considered.
