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One Family’s Favorite Thing about Foster Care
Adoption Day was such a milestone for our family. What people may not realize is that as foster families and for us in particular, we had been her foster family for 819 days. That is 819 days of court visits, social worker calls, impromptu social worker visits, daily…
Meet Charity: Future World Changer
Charity didn't know what God had planned for her life when she first began attending Lifesong School in Garneton, Zambia. But He has done abundantly more than she could have ever imagined. In her words— Meet Charity Though she was just a little girl in primary school,…
Adoption After Haunting Days of Doubt | Family Friday
When we stepped into our season of adoption, we were a family of 3 with a recent experience of pregnancy loss--and hearts that had been amplified towards the fight for the unborn because of it. Adoption wasn’t a way to get a baby for our family, but a…
Summer Camp in 7 Exciting Photos | Ukraine Update
Summer presents many unique opportunities here and around the world for Christians to share the Gospel with kids in need. For teams in Ukraine, this is no exception. With Constant Christian Presence (CCP) programs, multiple farm sites, and summer-specific camp ministries, the teams in Ukraine spend the hot summer months…
22 Adoption Summer Fundraising Ideas
Brighter days and warm summer weather are ideal for these adoption fundraising ideas. Use this summer adoption fundraising list (or pass it along to willing friends and family asking how to help!)-- To sell: 1. Havea garage sale. Summer is garage sale season, and especially if you rally friends and family…
Who Is the Orphan in America?
When you hear "orphan in America," who comes to mind? Sincethe United States of America lackstraditional orphanages it can beeasy to believethat our country is void oforphaned children (whetherliteral or social). Yet, in reality, the need to love and care for vulnerable children in our country is vast…
5 (Simple) Things Every Man Can Do to Help the Fatherless
Not everyone is called to adopt, but helping the fatherless is something each one of us can (and should!) do. Here are fivethings you can do to help childrenwho don't have a dad at home. 1. Pay attention. Who are the kids in your church who don't have…
See a Family Recently Reunited! | Bolivia Update
Sometimes loving children as Christ loves them means absorbing our own hurts in order to create less hurt for them in the long run. Specifically, here at Fundación Esperanza--also known as Lifesong Bolivia--a key element in our work is identifying children who could possibly be reunited with a biological family member.…
When Staying Alive Depends on Being Adopted | Family Friday
We adopted Philip and Arthur from China nearly one year ago. Both of our sons have cerebral palsy. Philip, 4 yrs., was unable to self-feed, walk, or speak when we brought him home. He is now doing all three! Only God. Arthur was in serious condition, although we…
9 Ways to Encourage Your Families This Summer
What are your plans this summer? Why not plan to encourage adopting and foster families in your church or community? See how easy and impactful it can be. Here are a few ideas to get started: Host a cookout for adoptive/foster families Hold a special time of prayer during…