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And Now, We Wait
Jon and Stacey barreled through their to-do list. They completed their paperwork, finished classes, and officially took their profile "live." All that was left to do was wait. (Which, as anyone who has gone through the adoption process knows, waiting no small task.) Still raising the extra funds…
George Jr. | Husband, Dad, Change-Maker in Haiti
Imagine having a 20% unemployment rate here in the U.S. Now imagine having a 20% unemployment rate without any safety net of unemployment insurance, health care, or food security. What would you feel?Fear, anger, panic? In Haiti, a 20% unemployment rate would because for celebration.Two-thirds of the country's…
Why Family Life Is the Answer to Orphan Care
We believe every child belongs in a family. And when it isn't possible for children to be in their birth families—due to parental death, poverty, alcoholism, illness, or violence—we still believe children belong in families. Family is God's design. And with the only exception being relationship with Him,…
Dad, You Are Needed in Orphan Care. Here’s Why.
Kids need a dad today more than ever. The role of a compassionate dad cannot be overestimated—especially for children who have experienced trauma. Orphan care, foster care, and adoption efforts suffer without men. So here are 6 thoughts from men who are reaching children in need around the…
A New Program for Moms in Haiti!
Generations of moms in Haiti know the personal devastation of lifelong poverty. So here's what God is doing—through people like you—to reach young moms and give them extraordinary, abundant hope. Moms need love and support. ... especially young, vulnerable, single moms in Haiti who are doing their…
10 Books to Read to Your Kids This Summer
I love reading books with my kids. And I especially appreciate books with themes like diversity, adoption, compassion, and inclusion—topics I want us to discuss on a regular basis in our home. Here are 10 beautiful books for you to add to your Amazon or library pile that…
5 More Podcast Recommendations
Summer has (un)officially begun, thus putting society into two camps: Those with summer reading lists, and those without. While we love a good book, we also love a good podcast. So much, in fact, we recommended 6 to you last year. And we have 5 more coming your way…
New Kids Book on Diversity and Inclusion!
"A long time ago, God made all sorts of things ..." And thus begins the book, Image Bearer, recently written by Ellie Sanazaro and illustrated by Madison Kay. If you are a parent of young children and you have any desire to teach a meaningful, Biblical message about disability…
Urgent Action Needed on Behalf of Waiting Children & Families
More than 45 U.S. Representatives have already committed to signing the bipartisan House letter in support of resuming China adoptions, but we need to get more on board before the deadline of this Thursday, May 27. We are looking for passionate advocates of adoption to join this effort.…
What’s Happening on the Farm in Zambia?
We love sustainable business and what it represents. Among its many benefits, sustainable business generates revenue to fuel orphan care projects, provides employment for caregivers, and creates future jobs for orphans as they age out of the system. Here's an exciting update about our farm in Zambia— Lifesong…