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7 Miracles, 1 Adoption
While going through the process of adopting their daughter in 2020, Corey and Holly made a point to list some of the many miracles. and ways God was faithful to them. The end result was a beautiful collection of ways God worked. Corey and Holly made a point…
God’s Timing Is Always Perfect
God’s will is perfect—never early, never late, but always on time. This family's adoption journey shows how true this is, as God provided them with the provision, right timing, and guidance. In their words... From the beginning of our marriage, we entertained the idea of adopting. We’ve…
From India to the U.S., the Smith family shouts out praise.
It goes without saying that no family is perfect and adoption, especially, isn't easy. Yet with the Lord by the side of the Smith family, they SHOUT out praise! In their words… “We know from the literature and our previous experiences with adoption that not all adoptive…
Should You Take Out a Loan for Adoption?
Adoption funding can be overwhelming. Which is why money is the #1 reason families who consider adopting don't do it. For many families, getting help with adoption funding can be the difference between adopting and not being able to bring a child home. So what about adoption loans? Should…
This Adoption Match Was a Miracle!
Adoption is always a miracle. An orphaned child now has a family. A broken story ends in a glorious redemption. A seemingly endless process comes to a joy-filled conclusion. But sometimes, God shows up in unusual and incredible ways. This family's match story is a vivid picture of…
One Family’s Journey to Adopt 3 Siblings
There's a deep need for more adoptive families to say "yes" to sibling sets. Having already gone through the devastating loss of their parents, it's an incredible blessing and source of security to have a sibling by their side—rather than being placed in different homes. Knowing this, Aaron…
Is Fundraising for Adoption Common?
We believe money should never be the reason a child doesn't have a family. But money is the #1 reason families who consider adopting don't do it. In fact, in 2013, the Barna Group conducted a survey and found that while 38% of practicing Christians had seriously considered…
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…
How Does an Adoption Matching Grant Work?
Have questions about adoption fundraising? To some families, applying for adoption grants and loans seems like just another piece of paperwork that may or may not work in their favor. But the families we've worked with have found it's one of the most important pieces of the fundraising…