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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…
How Reaching Orphans Begins with You
Friend, reaching orphans begins with you. To be sure, caring for orphans, meeting the needs of the vulnerable, and finding families for the fatherless is first and foremost God's work. He initiates and He sustains. But God often accomplishes this work through people like you. Whether you adopt, care,…
Orphan Sunday Is Coming November 8!
On Sunday, November 8, thousands of men and women across the globe will observe Orphan Sunday, and we want you to join us! We are rallying individuals and churches worldwide—in partnership with Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO)—to be the light for children in need around the world. As you…
7 (Crazy Encouraging) Things to Say to Adopting Families
A quick Google search will yield hundreds of examples of what not to say to an adopting family. Here are 7 things to say. 1. "Congratulations!" It almost seems too simple, but genuine excitement is golden to adopting families. You may have legitimate (even gracious, thought-provoking) concerns, but sharing…
Join Us! Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit
You are invited to an exciting online summit. On Thursday–Friday, September 10–11, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates—like you—will gather online for the 2020 Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit. If you want to connect with like-minded advocates, this online summit is for you. The…
Pushing Back the Darkness
With darkness pressing in from all sides, the fight for justice and mercy is always filled with urgency. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, the urgency is heightened. https://vimeo.com/413165243 This is a rescue mission. Which means right now, it’s not about my timetable or your timetable—it’s about the orphan's…
Called to Care for Orphans? Start here.
2.7 billion people living around the world today have never heard the name of Jesus. That's the equivalent of China's and India's population combined. Some of these people live in countries where worshiping God would almost certainly be a death sentence, while others just haven't been told. Further,…
The Impact of Sports in Orphan Care
In Ukraine, an estimated 250 children enter the orphanage system every day. In the United States, the average public school has 520 students. Which means, every 2.5 days, the equivalent of an entire U.S. public school goes to live in orphanages in Ukraine. Orphanages, alone, aren't equipped to…
What’s New at Lifesong Ukraine?
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids around the world. Here's an exciting update from Lifesong Ukraine— Lifesong Ukraine National Adoption Club By God's mercy, the adoption movement is growing and our LS National Adoption Club keeps expanding. Many new families are joining…
A Christmas Invitation from the President
Gary Ringger is the President of Lifesong for Orphans. He writes – Dear Fellow Orphan Advocate, Right now, the orphan crisis is just that: a crisis. With 153 million orphans and vulnerable children worldwide, the need to reach them is overwhelming. But the fight for justice and…