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Adopting siblings

The Hagelman family poses for a photo in front of a body of water and mountains.

Answering the call to foster

Laurie and Eric Hagelman share their experience navigating foster and adoption in rural Alaska.

Mendez family smiling and sitting together on couch.

Planting seeds for future generations 

Sandra and Jorge Mendez adopted Emily and Michael from foster care in 2019. As their children step into adulthood, they reflect on lessons in healing, trauma-responsive parenting, and supporting connections with birth siblings.