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Resources for Adoptive Families and More
Whether you are just beginning the adoption process or have already welcomed home your child through adoption, there are pre- and post-adoption support resources available to better equip you and your family. With more research and insight coming to light over the past several years, our understanding of the unique needs of children who have…
Read MoreAdoption Costs and Financing
One of the primary barriers standing between waiting children and families is the costs associated with adoption. In fact, with the cost of adoption ranging between $25,000 and $50,000, this is simply outside the reach of many families. This reality can be overwhelming and discouraging; however, there are resources available to help bridge the financial…
Read More“You don’t have to walk this journey by yourself.”
Taylor and TJ Mauldin both felt drawn to adoption long before meeting each other. Early in their marriage, they became foster parents. After this experience, they felt the Lord calling them to grow their family through adoption, specifically from India. In 2017, they welcomed home their son, Cameron, and in 2020 their daughter, Lizzy Claire. …
Read MoreUnderstanding the Different Types of Adoption
When you first begin the journey, learning the ins and outs of the adoption process can feel overwhelming. There is a lot of information to absorb, and a lot of decisions to make. How do you know which type of adoption is right for you and your family? What are the different types of adoption?…
Read More4 Commonly Asked Questions About Adoption
Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman founded Show Hope in 2003 with its mission to care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption. So as you might imagine, over the many years since Show Hope’s beginning, we have been asked a plethora of questions regarding the adoption process and journey. The…
Read MoreRegistration Is Now Open for Hope for the Journey 2022
In April 2021, Show Hope premiered its new Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) with more than 10,000 individuals, churches, and organizations participating. And in 2022, the second annual Hope for the Journey Conference will premiere on Friday, April 8, with a broadcast period open through May 31, 2022. Children…
Read MoreFunding Your Adoption
With the cost ranging between $25,000 to $50,000, many families face a financial gap when funding their adoption. This is not only overwhelming but also discouraging for most individuals and families. However, there is hope. There are numerous resources available to help reduce the financial barrier that exists between waiting children and families. A great…
Read More“Practical Perspectives” with Joshua Christian Oswald — Hope for the Journey Conference
With this spring’s Hope for the Journey Conference, we welcomed a variety of perspectives from professionals and practitioners to families and adults impacted by adoption and/or foster care. These faces and voices are ones we will soon not forget and are thankful for the incredibly rich, practical, and encouraging insight shared. One such voice was that…
Read MoreMeet the Smith Family
Meet the Smith family. Their Adoption Aid testimony is a beautiful picture of God’s faithfulness and perfect timing. As you read, will you join us in lifting up this precious family in prayer? “In the spring of 2010, while going through our premarital counseling, Matt and I began to discuss the possibility of growing our…
Read More“Practical Perspectives” with Chelsea Sobolik — Hope for the Journey Conference
Meet Chelsea Sobolik. She shared her incredible story as one of our Hope for the Journey Conference 2021 “Practical Perspectives” contributors. Chelsea Sobolik’s insight and wisdom as a believer, a wife, an adult adoptee, a professional in policy development are invaluable. We were honored to have Chelsea join us at this year’s conference, and we…
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