Recent Stories
A Letter From Our Executive Director
From Our Executive Director … Dear Friends, A year ago, I had the opportunity to travel to the country of Colombia. To say that the trip left me speechless is quite the understatement. My soul was moved by the people and the culture—the beauty, the kindness, and the hospitality will leave you longing for more.…
Esperanza Para el Viaje: Hope for the Journey
En un mundo donde el dolor y la quebrantamiento a menudo encuentran su camino en nuestros hogares, la necesidad de compasión, empatía y cuidado centrado en el evangelio nunca ha sido mayor. — Mary Beth Chapman, Cofundador de Show Hope Earlier this year, Show Hope Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman shared this piece of wisdom, driving…
Structure vs Nurture
“If a child needs nurture and I give him structure, I harm his ability to trust me. If a child needs structure and I give him nurture, I harm his ability to grow.” — Dr. Karyn Purvis Designed to help meet the unique needs of children who have been impacted by trauma, Trust-Based Relational Intervention®…
Understanding Developmental Milestones
Every child grows at their own pace, but there are markers along the way that help us understand how they’re developing. Known as developmental milestones, these are the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills children typically achieve as they grow. Yet for children who have experienced early adversity, such as trauma, neglect, or loss, these…
Show Hope Trends in Adoption Aid
For nearly 23 years, Show Hope has been reducing the financial barrier to adoption through our cornerstone work, Adoption Aid grants. To date, more than 9,500 children have been impacted by an Adoption Aid grant—children from more than 60 countries, including the U.S. In our last fiscal year, which ended on June 30, Show Hope…
What Can Students Do Practically
For more than 15 years, Show Hope has equipped and mobilized more than 23,500 students on college campuses, in middle and high school classrooms, and through youth ministries at churches across the U.S. Show Hope Co-founder Steven Curtis Chapman once said, “We’ve all heard it said, ‘Students are the leaders of tomorrow,’ or ‘Children are…
