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5 New Year’s Resolutions to Show Love to the Fatherless
With a new year comes new opportunities to do things we've always wanted to do but never done. If you're in the habit of writing New Year's Resolutions, consider adding some or all of these to your list. 1. Sponsor a child. Christian-based child sponsorship has incredible…
What Is the Value of a Girl?
We live in a world that undervalues girls. Every day, the world pumps out conflicting messages en masse. On one hand, it argues vehemently that a woman should have the right to earn equal pay and the right to do whatever she wants with her body. At the…
This Little Girl Needs Your Help | Bolivia Update
Yasil came to live at Lifesong Bolivia on October 22, 2013, after being abandoned at the child welfare office. Upon arrival, it was evident that she had suffered a great deal in her short life. Staff and volunteers poured their time and love into this little girl, confident…
How to Teach Your Kids to Care for the Fatherless
If we truly believe everybody can do something to care for orphans, this means even our children have something to contribute. But, like most important life lessons, our kids must be taught that caring for the fatherless is an important task and that they have an important role. Here are…
How Your School Can Reach Orphaned & Vulnerable Children
School is a good place to learn life-changing principles and ideas. So why not use the school year to educate students on the needs of peers around the world--specifically orphaned and vulnerable children? With a little time and effort, schools can make a tremendous impact on the lives of children in…
7 Easy Ways to Educate Your Church About Adoption
It is often said that adoption takes a village, and it does! But specifically--Biblically--it takes the Church. If you are looking to expand your Church family's knowledge of or involvement with adoption, here are 7 ways to do so— 1. Welcome the questions. Anyone who has or was adopted knows adoption…
How to Talk About Adoption at School
The back-to-school mania has begun, and for some of us, we have anextra item on our to-do list: decide what to say (or not to say) to the school about our child's adoption. To be clear, just because ourchild was adopted doesn't mean we owe thatinformation to the…
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…
15 Ways to Be a Foster Care Friendly Church
Foster kids need the church. Foster families need the church. Here are 15 ways to be a foster care friendly church– Teach Educate,educate,educate. Host informational meetings for would-be foster parents, but also for members of the church family who simply want to learn more about foster care. Add…
Carried by God: National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month. Last year The Forgotten Initiative (TFI), Lifesong for Orphans' foster care ministry, started something new with the launch of The Forgotten Podcast. Their goal with every episode is to bring voice to the foster care community. Jami Kaeb, Founder and Executive Director…