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Why We Adopted a Child with Down Syndrome
I sat in disbelief as I listened to the voice on the phone. 6 months earlier, my OB/GYN had told me, "The test detected an extra X chromosome." Those words had set my husband and me on a journey we never expected: becoming special needs parents.
Or so we thought.
Urgent Advocacy Opportunity
Waiting children in China need your voice. So thank you for responding to this urgent advocacy opportunity. Today, we come to you with an urgent request on behalf of nearly 300 children whocontinue to wait in orphanagesacross China—children who have families ready and waiting to bring them home.…
How God’s Provision Changed Our Entire Adoption Story
Every adoption story is unique, but they all have one thing in common—God's provision. Here at Lifesong, we love celebrating families who have experienced His generosity firsthand. Families like Seth and Becky's, who recently adopted a little boy. Here's their story— We are thankful to the Lord Jesus,…
Announcing a New President to Further Lifesong’s Gospel-Centered Mission
An important announcement from Lifesong for Orphans Founder and President, Gary Ringger— Thank you for your continued support in helping bring joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children. Your partnership is invaluable as we work together to make an eternal impact. For the past several years, Marla…
Make This a Year of Healing with Post-Adoption Support
https://youtu.be/fHMdVVbFRoM?si=VSrX-1gRX8HWKfW5 Watch Lifesong families talk about post-adoption support. Adoptive families face unique transitions, traumas, and needs that can feel overwhelming, especially in challenging seasons. If you or your loved ones find yourselves walking through a valley right now, know this: You are not alone, and there is hope.…
See the Extraordinary: What God Could Do in 2025
What if 2025 became the year hope reached further than ever before? Imagine orphaned and vulnerable children not just surviving but thriving. Welcomed into families, empowered through education, and introduced to the life-changing love of Jesus. Picture the global Church rising boldly to meet the needs of the…
With Gratitude and Anticipation: A Look Back at 2024
As we look back on this year and everything God did in 2024, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible ways you partnered with us to bring joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. Through your faithful prayers, generous giving, and steadfast…
A Christmas Adoption Story: How Naomi Found Love and Purpose
Naomi arrived in the U.S. for the first time on Christmas Day 2009. As a little girl growing up in an orphanage in Ethiopia, Naomi promised God that if He gave her a family, she would serve Him with her whole life. But she never could have imagined…
The Surprising Reason I Chose Adoption | A Birth Mother’s Story
Placing my son for adoption went against everything I had planned for my life. I was 24 years old, working full-time as an RN, and I wanted nothing more than to be a wife and mom. So when I found myself with an unplanned pregnancy as a single…
Adoption: Walking in Faith Toward a Bigger Story
Choosing to adopt isn't a casual decision. It isn't just adding a child to the family—it's joining a story so much bigger than your own. It's stepping into a journey that reshapes your identity and calls you to grow in ways you never imagined. Andy and Laura know this well. After having two biological children—Kate and Jack—they felt an unmistakable tug on their hearts—a calling they couldn't ignore.