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A single adoption journey impacts so many lives. Our minds often go to a child who was adopted or parents who brought a child home. But the following letter that was sent to our office recently proves that one life touches many... including a sister. Brigitta's parents' willingness…
Though we recently shared this important update from our team in Ukraine, we're excited to have some more good news about what God is doing now that summer has officially begun. Our team in Ukraine writes— This summer season here in Ukraine is busy! We have so many…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…