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We Never Adopted… But Our Children Did
Guest post by Marla Ringger, Co-Founder of Lifesong for Orphans Gary and I became grandparents in our youth. He was 48 and I was 47. Two and a half years later, we had a full house: 3 granddaughters and twin grandsons! Living within a half-hour drive of their…
Let’s Celebrate the End of Summer!
Last week we shared an update about the New Life program for young moms and orphan grads. Today, we'd like to give you a glimpse into the Ukraine summer camp program for orphaned and at-risk children. Thank you for your partnership in this ministry— . Last week marked the…
7 (Crazy Encouraging) Things to Say to Adopting Families
A quick Google search will yield hundreds of examples of what not to say to an adopting family. Here are 7 things to say. 1. "Congratulations!" It almost seems too simple, but genuine excitement is golden to adopting families. You may have legitimate (even gracious, thought-provoking) concerns, but sharing…
Why Adoptive Families Need Community (AKA You)
Guest post by Renaut van der Riet (pictured above) The Gospel compelled my wife Brooke and I to get involved in reaching children from hard places, in bringing children who didn't belong into belonging spaces. We were inspired, we were ready, we were gonna go do it, we had…
Hope for Young Moms in Ukraine
In Ukraine, one of our goals is to help break the orphan cycle. One way we do that in is by providing continued love and support to orphan grads as they transition into adult living. A few years ago, Natasha, one of our Ukrainian team members who is…
4 Amazing Adoption Fundraising Stories
Fundraising for adoption? Or maybe just considering it? Sometimes it helps to hear stories from other families who have walked the same path before you. To help encourage you, our team has a storehouse of testimonies from families who have seen God work miracles in their adoption—especially in fundraising! Here…
Hope Has Come: A Look at Student Life Homes
"Life in the compound is difficult." The compound is a nearby village characterized by drunkenness and fighting and is home to many of the students who attend Lifesong School in Garneton, Zambia. The Lifesong Zambia team knew they needed to do something to help students living in the…
What Is Chantou’s Hope?
Thank you for loving and supporting our kids in Cambodia & Thailand through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. You're making a difference in the lives of kids like Chantou. Here's her story. Our children's home in Takeo, Cambodia, is home to 35 kids. Including *Chantou. Over 30 years…
They Said “Yes” & Left the Rest Up to God
Adoption & foster care advocate Jason Johnson once said, "There's never a perfect time to foster or adopt. Just a lot of reasons to say YES despite the many reasons to say NO." It's easier said than done. But saying the difficult YES to adoption can have a profound…
What Does Education Look Like for a Kid in Haiti?
If you're a school-aged kid in Haiti... There's a 50% chance you don't attend school regularly. While every kid matters,lack of schools, high tuition rates, and socio-economic constraints severely limit school enrollment. Tuition is the #1 barrier to your education.4 out of 5 schools in Haiti are privately…