As an employee of Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, I work with many children who don’t have a whole lot. So when I am able to give a child a special book donated through the Barnes & Noble annual book drive, it’s incredibly gratifying. Books mean more to children and teens than many people realize, and they are vital to their growth and development.

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Hi, my name is Buddy and I am Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin’s new therapy dog. You probably know that Children’s Service Society supports kids who might be having a tough time dealing with situations in their life. I’m so excited because I am going to meet some wonderful new friends at Children’s Service Society in Racine, Wis.

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Tomorrow is a day to celebrate — National Adoption Day. It’s a day across the country when many children will be officially adopted into forever families. Here in Milwaukee, we will be finalizing a number of adoptions for children. If you’ve had the chance to take part in an adoption finalization, I can tell you it’s very personal and incredibly special. Not unlike the birth of a child or a wedding, it is a moment that changes the lives of children and their new families — forever.

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