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When Adoption Is Deemed “Urgent”
2 sons adopted on the left, Rachel (mom) on the far right, attorney and in-country adoption team members in the center, and personal escort from the US Embassy to the airport in the middle in orange. There's a lot going on today. Widespread illness. Hunger. Injustice. Division.…
Visit Lifesong Ukraine Today!
We aren't all able to hop on a plane and fly across the ocean to visit our team in Ukraine, so we brought the Lifesong Ukraine team to you. Keep scrolling to experience of our first-ever virtual vision trip... Welcome to Lifesong Ukraine! While you're here, you'll learn…
“Thank you for coming back” | Guatemala Update
Thank you for praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids around the world who face the devastating effects of this global uncertainty. We're thankful to share a recent update on our team in Guatemala— . God is still working. Prior to the pandemic and country-wide lockdown, more than 60%…
Legacy 685 Celebrating 200 Families!
Legacy 685 just celebrated their 200th adoption grant! Legacy 685 is the adoption, foster, and orphan care ministry of Houston's First Baptist Church. It is also a Lifesong Outside the Walls church fund partner. Recently, they celebrated giving over 200 adoption assistance grants—making a way for over 200…
Young Girls Rescued in Zambia
So far, COVID-19 has forced 743 million girls out of school in 185 countries. These statistics are staggering, especially in places like Zambia, where girls are already at increased risk of sexual exploitation, early and unintended pregnancy, and child marriage. In Zambia, young girls must provide for their…
1 Year Out of the Orphanage and in Her Family’s Arms
Many of the stories we share conclude with a child coming home. But as every adoptive family knows, "gotcha day" is just the beginning. Bonding as a new family is serious work. If you're an adoptive or foster parent in the trenches, here's some encouragement that God can…
#1 Tip for New Foster Parents
Right now in the U.S., over 400,000 children are in foster care. And experts predict that the number could increase significantly after stay-at-home restrictions are lifted nationwide. Foster parents are needed now more than ever. The Forgotten Initiative (TFI) is a foster care ministry Lifesong serves that exists…
A Miracle in a Misread Ultrasound
For many people in the world today, the future feels more uncertain than ever. We're plagued with questions like: "When will things begin opening up?" "Will our family vacation happen this summer?" "How long will our savings last?" Thankfully, in every season of uncertainty, we have every reason…
Responding During Crisis and Reaching More Children
Travel may be limited right now due to the crisis, but we'd love for you to visit 3 of our ministry sites around the world to see what God is doing through your prayer and support to reach children in need—no travel required. First stop: Uganda With…
What Your Child’s Birth Mom Wants You to Know
We’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Adoption is life-changing for everyone involved, including birth moms. Unfortunately, birth moms' voices often go unheard. We're grateful for Dominique White and her courage to share her heart…