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10 Encouraging Verses for Weary Parents
Let's face it, parenting is hard work. And parenting children with difficult histories can add unique challenges. But what you're doing every day for your child—caring, teaching, loving—is eternally significant work. So parents, here are 10 verses for your encouragement— 1. Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both…
You Can Help a Family Adopt
In January 2013, Courtney and Trey began the adoption process, excited about the adventure God was taking them on. They were taking a step of faith and going where God was leading. What could go wrong? But then the delays piled up and the fees became daunting. What they thought…
God Keeps Building His Ministry in Zambia!
God has built amazing things in Zambia! And with your support, the work continues. Here's a recent update from our team– Building Kingdom Men In early July, 74 young men from our Student Life program gathered for a weekend-long men's retreat. The theme–Kingdom Men–focused on breaking away…
A Birth Mother’s Hopes
According to the Adoption Network, 60 to 70 percent of domestic adoptions today are open. Open adoptions allow biological parents to participate in choosing their child's adoptive parents and gives them the opportunity to stay in contact with their child post-adoption. The relationship between biological and adoptive parents can…
Life as a Single Foster Mom
Foster parenting is good, but hard. Foster parenting as a single parent can be even harder, but it can also be very good. Earlier this year, Jillian Kellenberger—a fellow teammate at The Forgotten Initiative, Lifesong's foster care ministry—stepped out in faith and became a single foster parent. Here's what she…
See What God Is Doing in Ukraine
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids in Ukraine. Recently, our team in Ukraine shared this exciting story– Denys' Story Denys never met his father and lived with his mom who was an alcoholic. When Denys was 9 years old, his mom couldn't…
Financially Impossible? Not for God.
Choosing a hard yes over an easy no. From fundraising to waiting to adjusting, adopting isn't easy. But with God's leading, every adoptive and foster family makes the decision to say YES to their child (and the JOY that comes with them), even when it seems impossible. Hear…
6 Podcasts About Adoption, Foster, & Orphan Care
On the hunt for a new podcast? Look no further. If you're interested in foster, adoption, or orphan care, these 6 podcasts are for you– 1. The Forgotten Podcast Who's the Host:Jami Kaeb, founder of The Forgotten Initiative,Lifesong'sfoster care ministry What It's About: Simply put,this podcast exists to…
Is America the Answer to the Orphan Crisis?
Every day, an estimated 5,700 children become orphaned around the world. According to UNICEF, this happens because of war, natural disaster, poverty, disease, stigma, and medical need. Here in the United States—while we don't have traditional orphanages—the number of children in foster care continues to increase. In 2012,…
What Is a Home Study?
I have been a licensed social worker practicing in international adoptions for over 6 years now, and Imust confess that I absolutely LOVE paperwork! However, I recognize that I am probably in the minority. I tell families that the beginning of the adoption process might feel like you…