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Sensory Integration Products and Favorite Fidgets
Children impacted by early trauma often struggle to manage information coming in through the senses. While some children may be sensory avoiding, others are sensory-seeking. The following are some recommended sensory-integration products along with some of our favorite fidgets. CapeAble Sensory Products (Weighted Blankets and Wraps) Harkla Indoor Therapy Swing for Kids Sensory Compression Bed…
Read MoreMeet the Newland Family
“Our hearts have been longing for you for a long time, and we feel that the Lord, in his perfect timing, will reveal who you are. We can’t wait for you to meet your sisters, who have been eagerly awaiting the day we get to travel to come meet you. They are so excited for…
Read MoreMeet the Yentsch Family
The Yentsch family first began discussing their desire to adopt before they were married. Later, as Nathan and Lindsay prepared to move overseas for work, they discovered that it was unlikely they would be able to have children biologically. “We really wrestled with the Lord as we tried to decide if God desired for us…
Read MoreAll 20/20 Campaign Gifts Matched up to $175,000!
For the past five years, in the month of April, we have invited thousands to be a part of impacting lives through our Adoption Aid 20/20 Campaign. And every year, the generosity of donors and supporters has left us astounded—and families changed forever. To date, more than 250 children and families have been impacted by…
Read MoreMeet The Sumpter Family
For Josh and Susan Sumpter, the idea of growing their family through adoption was always in the back of their minds. However, their journey really began in 2017 as their pastor asked the church’s congregation to pray for a group of children who were in need of a permanent home. “I was immediately drawn to…
Read MoreInside the Hope for the Journey Conference
In late spring of this year, Show Hope announced that our Empowered to Connect Conference is being recast and retooled as the Hope for the Journey Conference. Building on the knowledge and experience gained over the past years, the aim of this one-day simulcast event will be to guide parents and everyday caregivers to a…
Read MoreHope Renewed
In October 2019, Adrienne and Jordan had just been matched with their daughter, Shai, and were preparing themselves to travel to South Korea the following summer to bring her home. But in the early months of 2020, the Telman family, along with countless other families pursuing adoption, held their breaths as the spread of COVID-19…
Read MoreThe Light Shining Through
wonder : a cause of astonishment or admiration When I accepted the role of Show Hope’s Executive Director, I never imagined navigating our organization through a global pandemic. And I realize I’m not alone in being confronted with a variety of uncertainties, ultimately demanding a new level of faith put into action. Yet here I…
Read MoreThe Knowledge Barrier
Many who have the ability to make a difference in the lives of waiting children do not take action because they are unaware of the need or feel helpless to do anything. Show Hope helps break down the knowledge barrier in several ways. First, our newly designed, thoughtfully updated, and easy-to-navigate HowToAdopt.org website offers help…
Read MoreWhere Faith Comes In
“I’m willing to do whatever it takes to advocate for my child. I think every parent would say that. Every parent is going to fight for their child to have the care they need.” In 2019, Steven and Kristin Link welcomed home their son, Aaro, from India. And as they navigated the early days of…
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