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What Happens When We Support Children Together
Jim and Elizabeth knew they would adopt. They just didn't know when or how. Together as a newly married couple from Somerset County, New Jersey, they had both worked in organizations through legal and charity work that opened their eyes to children in need all over the world.…
Being Seen Saved My Life: My Adoption Story
Guest post by Destiny Twohill The older I get, the more I understand about my adoption. I’m reminded by God of how much bigger His plans are than mine tend to be, and I like to consider myself a big planner and a big dreamer. And yet there…
Q&A with One of the Last Adoptive Families Out of Ukraine
In February 2022, the Jagge family's amazing adoption journey went viral as they left Ukraine just days before the Russian invasion began. But this Lifesong family's road to adoption started long before they set foot in Ukraine. And even with their son home, their journey is only getting…
An Adoption Grant Brought Their Son Home
Is an adoption grant worth your time? We've received testimony after testimony that all point to the same answer: YES! One of the largest barriers to adoption is finances. So it stands to reason that adoption grants, loans, and fundraising support can make a huge impact on the…
From an Orphanage to the Olympics: Meet Kai Owens
Photo credit:Rick Bowmer/AP Kai Owens is a skiing prodigy. At just 17 years old, she's one of the world's best female mogul skiers, andthis week, she'll compete in the Beijing Olympics, her razor-sharp vision set on winning gold for Team USA. But this trip to China is even…
From Congo to China: An Adoptee & Adoptive Dad Shares His Story
We're honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Today's guest post comes from Zawadi Morrow, speaking into his life as an adoptee and anadoptive dad. In his words.— My story begins in a small village in…
How Long Does the Adoption Process Take? | One Family’s Journey
A common question for families diving into adoption is: How long until I can bring my child home? Unfortunately, like many pieces in the adoption process, there's no clear answer to this question. Whether you adopt out of foster care, adopt a newborn domestically, or pursue adoption internationally,…
Our 100% Pledge to You
For years, we've made a bold pledge: 100% of your donation will directly help children in need. But what, exactly, does that mean? And how does it apply to you? Here are 3 quick things to know about our 100% pledge— 1. Your gift does not pay…
What We Need, When We Need It: An Adoption Miracle
In Corrie ten Boom's famous memoir The Hiding Place, we see a beautiful dialogue between a young Corrie and her father. Anxious about her future, she asks him for advice— Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. "Corrie," he began gently, "when you and I…
Top Advice for First-Time Adoptive Parents
We recently asked for advice from our social media audience. Specifically— "What's one piece of advice you would give to first-time adoptive parents?" Individuals from all sides of the adoption triad—adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents—were encouraged to share tips.And we were blown away by the responses! You…