Reunification Month: What Reunification Taught Me About Families
Every June, child welfare professionals mark Reunification Awareness Month. For [...]
I Grew Up in Nine Foster Homes. Here’s What I Want You to Know.
I grew up in nine different foster homes. Nine. And [...]
The Power of Fellowship for Child Welfare Leaders
This post was written for grant project CWEL. [...]
Social Work Month 2026: Twenty-Eight Years and Still Believing
Social workers don't get to look away. And most of [...]
A message from Families Rising: Standing for Racial Equity. Continuing Our Work.
It is with great sadness that we share that our [...]
November is National Adoption Month: Supporting families, promoting equity, strengthening connections
Twenty years later, still learning from my son This [...]
Support and resources for Minnesota families through SNAP and Medicaid disruptions
Families are not alone – help is still available. We’ve compiled a list of community food pantries, meal programs, and free and low-cost health clinics across Minnesota. Share this information with families, advocates, and service providers.
Statement and resources from Families Rising after the recent shooting in Minneapolis, MN
As an organization rooted in Minnesota, we grieve alongside the families and neighbors whose lives have been upended by this inexcusable tragedy.
The Adoption Tax Credit will be partially refundable in 2025 – What you should know
Starting with the 2025 tax year, the Federal Adoption Tax Credit will be refundable up to $5,000, and families will be able to use the remaining credit to offset their tax liability.
Families Rising stands with all children and families, opposes immigration enforcement in the child welfare system
Our nation’s commitment to child welfare must extend to every child, without exception.
Leading Through Hard Times
During times of change—especially in child welfare—it can be hard [...]
Ready to file? Don’t forget the adoption tax credit!
By Josh Kroll At Families Rising, we’ve been advocating [...]
NOW AVAILABLE: CoachUp Podcast from Families Rising Coaching Specialist Jamole Callahan
At Families Rising, a core piece of our [...]