Recent Stories
The Murrey Family’s Story
“If you can take the financial aspect, just even just a bit, and take it off the table, that is unbelievably significant for an adoptive family and the No. 1 barrier for why people don’t adopt.” The Murrey Family For the adoptions of their two beautiful daughters, Show Hope has had the privilege of supporting…
A Surprise Taste of Christmas
Today—Giving Tuesday—Show Hope is kicking off the Christmas season. Our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, have graciously agreed to join us for a surprise taste of Christmas from around the globe. Mary Beth and Steven know that food is involved, but they are trusting us—their Show Hope team—with the rest. As we unveil…
Be Still: A Letter from Show Hope’s Executive Director
Dear Friends, I have a question. Before I get there, though, I want to provide you with a little background. This year, the Show Hope team has been sitting in the Book of Exodus, zeroing in on the Israelites and the Egyptians’ pursuit of them in the wilderness. As they are camped near the Red…
Show Hope Book Club: A Mother for Choco and Stellaluna
This month we invite you to gather your whole family to read and discuss “Stellaluna” by Jannel Cannon and “A Mother for Choco” by Keiko Kasza. “A Mother for Choco” is such a sweet story about a little bird looking for his mom, and it helps navigate the complex conversations around adoption while driving home…
Do It Again
From Our Founders … Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again;” and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps…
How to Find an Adoption Agency
Whether it’s through an attorney, consultant, or a licensed placing agency, here’s guidance how to find an adoption agency.