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Tae’s Journey to Receiving Medical Care as an Orphan in South Korea
As a child, Tae* was left alone without food or protection. He was raised in South Korea by a single mother who lived promiscuously and was rarely home. In middle school, Tae took it upon himself to find a job to provide for his needs. By high school,…
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot | a New Foster Care Movie Review
There's a new foster care movie coming to theaters July 4, 2024. As an adoptee out of foster care, I was deeply curious to see Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, and now having watched a screening of it, I can confidently say: You're going to…
10 Surprising Foster Care Facts You Should Know
May is National Foster Care Month, an important opportunity to acknowledge the nearly 400,000 children and youth in care—as well as the foster parents, professionals, mentors, and policymakers who work hard every day to improve a unique and challenging system. Our Ministry Partner The Forgotten Initiative says— "We…
How Adoption Financial Support Changes Children’s Lives
Countless children are waiting to be adopted. Here at Lifesong, we believe every child deserves the love of a family, so we offer adoption financial assistance in the form of adoption grants and loans because we believe money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a…
Choosing to Hope Amidst Crisis in Haiti
As the crisis in Haiti escalates, so do our community outreach efforts at Welcome Home Haiti. Request for food, clothing, and medical assistance are making their way to our gates. This is an opportunity for our team to continue showing God’s love through holistic care for the children…
Why Caring for Kids’ Mental Health Matters | An Update from Bolivia
When Juan* and Jasiel* were young, their parents passed away from HIV. Juan was just 3 years old as they repeatedly moved from one orphan-care facility to another. Eventually, the brothers were welcomed into the loving care of our team in Bolivia at Fundación Esperanza. As soon as…
7 Miracles, 1 Adoption
While going through the process of adopting their daughter in 2020, Corey and Holly made a point to list some of the many miracles. and ways God was faithful to them. The end result was a beautiful collection of ways God worked. Corey and Holly made a point…
How Toothaches Became a Chance to Show Orphans They Are Loved in Bolivia
Below, one of our teammates in Bolivia shares an example of what holistic care for orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia can look like— Laura* was waiting to schedule an x-ray for a toothache. Just a few weeks prior, she went to the dentist for root canals…
Restoring Hope for Orphans in Liberia: Jerry’s Story
Liberia's 14-year civil war from 1989–2003 created over 100,000 orphans. Jerry was one of hundreds of orphans in Liberia who fled to the forest for safety. But even as he and other kids found refuge from the violence of war, they had no family to love or care…
Prija Had to Steal to Survive | An Update From Thailand
When Prija* was 4 years old, her father worked 14-hour shifts every day in a factory. Her mother left the family when Prija was just 3 months old, so Prija had no one to care for her during this time. As a 4-year-old on her own in Thailand,…