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How Long Does the Adoption Process Take? | One Family’s Journey
A common question for families diving into adoption is: How long until I can bring my child home? Unfortunately, like many pieces in the adoption process, there's no clear answer to this question. Whether you adopt out of foster care, adopt a newborn domestically, or pursue adoption internationally,…
Something Big to Celebrate in Ethiopia!
In our last update, we invited you to celebrate what God is doing through your faithful support. Here's another update from our team filled with reasons to praise Him— The last couple of years ... have been such a challenging time for our students, as well as for…
7 Verses for Seasons of Waiting
Waiting is hard work. Whether you're waiting to complete an adoption, to learn about a foster care placement, or for general direction from God, remember these words from Paul David Tripp in his book, A Shelter in the Time of Storm: “Remember,waiting isn't just about what you are hoping…
A Different Kind of Adoption Fundraiser
Garage sale? Spaghetti dinner? Live auction? If you're in the throws of adoption fundraising (or gearing up to get started), you've probably tossed around a few of these ideas—or the blog-loads of others like them. Don't get us wrong, traditional fundraisers are highly effective! But if you're looking…
See How God Brought Beauty from Ashes in Liberia
Giving children and young adults the chance to learn remains one of the most urgent priorities in Liberia. So thank you for being part of the solution. Your ongoing prayer and faithful support is changing the lives of people like Grace (see below). Our in-country team writes— …
8 Powerful Quotes from CAFO2021
Each year, thousands of powerful and passionate voices in the orphan care and adoption sector gather in 1 place for 1 reason: to glorify God by learning how to love and reach children and families in need. This incredible 3-day conference, CAFO2021, wrapped up last week in Cincinnati,…
Our 100% Pledge to You
For years, we've made a bold pledge: 100% of your donation will directly help children in need. But what, exactly, does that mean? And how does it apply to you? Here are 3 quick things to know about our 100% pledge— 1. Your gift does not pay…
What We Need, When We Need It: An Adoption Miracle
In Corrie ten Boom's famous memoir The Hiding Place, we see a beautiful dialogue between a young Corrie and her father. Anxious about her future, she asks him for advice— Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. "Corrie," he began gently, "when you and I…
A New, Exciting Way to Learn Job Skills in Ukraine
In our last update from Ukraine, we shared good news about the most recent summer camp season. Now, our team is introducing another exciting camp opportunity to help older kids and young adults prepare for life outside the orphanage. Our team in Ukraine writes— We're excited to introduce…
Top Advice for First-Time Adoptive Parents
We recently asked for advice from our social media audience. Specifically— "What's one piece of advice you would give to first-time adoptive parents?" Individuals from all sides of the adoption triad—adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents—were encouraged to share tips.And we were blown away by the responses! You…