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5 Families Show What Happens When You Support Adoption
Money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. But unfortunately, lack of funds is the top reason that only 5% of Christian families have actually adopted, though 38% have considered it. That’s where people like you come in. Because God calls each one of us to…
In the Battle to Adopt…
Guest post from the Stoll family, Lifesong fundraising support recipients. We first entered the adoption process in the midst of deep grief and loss. We'd just returned to the U.S. from serving as missionaries in Ethiopia due to the country's unrest. And we'd just buried my mother-in-law…
Make This a Year of Healing with Post-Adoption Support
Adoptive families, with all their unique transitions, traumas, and needs, can be especially vulnerable in challenging times. It's possible that you (or your spouse, child, family) are in a valley. But we want to help. It's our desire to help get your family the post-adoption support you need…
Your Longing & The Gospel
Happy New Year! If you rang in 2021 with a heavy heart or a keen sense of the world's brokenness, be encouraged— Our longing points us to the beauty of the Gospel story. As the following Lifesong Family shares, "Just as we waited with purposeful anticipation of the…
The Best of 2020 (According to You!)
2020 has been challenging, but we've seen God do some amazing things. As we reflect here at year-end, we're sharing 12 of our blog and social media posts that resonated most with you (and other members of our audience) in 2020. Thank you for following and being part…
Merry Christmas from the Kids!
We have so much to be thankful for! During the Christmas season, we remember the greatest gift God has ever given—Himself. And today, because people like you reflect His ultimate generosity by giving and advocating, thousands of orphaned and vulnerable children around the world know His extraordinary love.…
A Last-Minute Gift That Gives Back!
Still hunting for the perfect gift? Look no further. This gift idea is bound to make even the pickiest person smile. Most importantly, it brings joy and purpose to orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. (BONUS: No shipping required!) Give in your loved one's honor! When…
The 2020 Year in Review!
What a year. 2020 could have been absolutely devastating for the thousands of children we serve around the world... But God is faithful! He's used gifts from people like you to help hundreds of Christian families adopt, to bring Gospel-centered care to over 16,000 vulnerable kids in 13…
If You’re Waiting for an Adoption this Christmas
In 2010, my husband and I were waiting to adopt our first child. It was Christmas, and we were tired. No, we were weary. Having officially been matched with our son for nearly 3 years at that point (after being told our process could take as little as 9 months)…
Adoption Changed My Life: Thoughts from a Board Member
Bob Hoerr is a husband, father, grandfather, and has served as Board Chairman & CEO of his family's commercial construction businesses for the past 25 years. He also serves on the Lifesong board of directors. He writes— Nearly 16 years ago, I entered into what has become…