Posts by Bethany Briley
The Financial Barrier to Adoption
There are approximately 15 million children around the globe who have been orphaned. Here in the U.S. alone, there are more than 100,000 children in the foster care system who have had parental rights terminated. This global issue crosses international borders, racial divides, and economic classes. It impacts children from every walk of life, and…
Read MoreTBRI® Correcting Principles: Understanding The IDEAL Response
Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) is a care model designed to help meet relational and developmental needs of children and youth impacted by trauma. TBRI considers the whole child—his or her brain, biology, behavior, body, and beliefs—and provides parents and caregivers with practical tools and insight to help their child(ren) reach his or her highest potential.…
Read MoreHeroes of the Faith
Dear Friends, In the Book of Hebrews, we find the familiar verse: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The call to faith is a call to trust in a God we can’t see—to trust he is good and at work in our world. Faith in the…
Read MoreA Beam of Light
Beam of light. That is what Nolitha’s name means in Xhosa, one of the official languages of South Africa where she was born. And according to Jane and Aaron Littmann, her name could not be more accurate. “Every photo we received of her [before bringing her home] proved that to be true,” Aaron said. “She…
Read MoreWhat It Means to Be a Child of God
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God … — John 1:12 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are … — 1 John 3:1 For many,…
Read MoreThe Carver Family
At our annual Hope for the Journey Conference, we introduced you to the Carvers—one of thousands of families transformed by Show Hope and our investment in trauma-informed care, including Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) and its principles. This Christmas, we have strategically planned to raise $600,000 for the continuing impact of our work, yet we cannot…
Read MoreThe Yates Family’s Story
In 2020, we introduced you to the Yates Family who received a Show Hope Adoption Aid grant in 2019. Earlier this year, we sat down with the Yates to learn more about their story, including the impact a Show Hope Medical Care grant is having on their daughter Ruthie. At Show Hope, we believe in…
Read MoreSurprise!
Ryan Neises and his wife, Kelsey, have been discussing adoption being part of their family story since marrying. During some of their initial research, they came across Show Hope and found it to be helpful in understanding the barriers to adoption and some of the challenges that they could potentially face. Ryan, who serves as…
Read MoreHow Will Adoption Impact My Marriage?
Your relationship with your spouse will be impacted by your decision to add a child to your family—whether by birth or adoption. Because of this, it is crucial that you are open and honest as you process your hopes, questions, and concerns with your spouse. Seek advice from a counselor or therapist who has a…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Child’s First Doctor Visit
Whether your child is coming home through domestic or intercountry adoption, it is recommended that your child visits a pediatrician for a comprehensive medical evaluation once home. A doctor’s visit, especially a new experience, can be daunting for you, but it may be quite overwhelming for your child. The following are some tips and advice…
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