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Foster Care and Adoption

I Don’t Think I Could Handle Kids Leaving

Jan 12, 2022

When families aren’t sure if they could foster, they often say, “we’re afraid we’ll get too attached” or “I don’t think I could handle kids leaving.” Read More


Christmas in Itasca

Dec 19, 2021

Christmas at PCHAS’ Foster Care Village is in full swing. It looks a little different from previous years, due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped PCHAS staff from giving their all to create the best Christmas experience for the kids. Read More


The Journey to Becoming Family

Nov 03, 2021

​Will and Tracy’s path to adoption is similar to the path many families take. They married and enjoyed their time as newlyweds before attempting to add children to their family. When infertility disrupted their plans, they needed time to heal and explore new options. Read More


Passing the Torch

Nov 02, 2021

Charles and Kari were interested in foster care, but they didn’t know the need for families was so great. Read More


Unexpected Blessings

Nov 02, 2021

Meet Matthew and Amy, and their five children, Jordan, Emma, Chloe, Crosby and Liam. They have a full and active life with work, owning several businesses, school, sports and everything else that keeps families on the move. Read More


Changed Plans, Changed Hearts

Nov 02, 2021

John Ryan and Bethany had a plan to grow their family with biological children and later adopt. Circumstances led the family to consider adoption sooner and as they learned about the needs of children in their community, foster care came up in discussion. Read More