Adoption Aid
Adoption Aid Grants Frequently Asked Questions
Adoption Aid grants remain the cornerstone of Show Hope’s work and the original mission of our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman.
Read MoreLittle Steps
The Ewing family’s journey of loss and love Adrienne Ewing and her husband, Marcus, had always planned to have a family together. But with Marcus’ sudden death in 2010, the dreams they shared for their family ended at least for a time. “I had always wanted to be a mom and planned on being a…
Read MoreThe Vision for Adoption Aid
Our Founders, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, reflect on the early days of Show Hope and the vision for our Adoption Aid program.
Read MoreVIDEO: 20/20 Campaign Begins Today
20 Children. 20 Families. 1 Month. On average, the cost of adoption ranges from $25,000 to $40,000. The financial barrier is a real challenge—it’s often more than families can handle on their own. This month, you can come alongside 20 families on their adoption journey. Join the 20/20 Campaign and help waiting children come home.…
Read MoreJoy in the Journey
The day Dave and Elizabeth Holmlund met their new daughter didn’t exactly go as planned. But as he so often does, God surprised them with joy in the midst of less-than-ideal circumstances. They traveled to China in August of 2018, and as they waited for the van driving their daughter to arrive, they instead received…
Read MoreVIDEO: Meet the Rankins
For Michael and Amy Rankin, the adoption of their second daughter all started with a Prayer Focus email from Show Hope. They printed the email, they hung it on their refrigerator, and they prayed. “I am confident that, if it weren’t for Show Hope, she wouldn’t be here,” Amy said. “She was well cared for,…
Read MoreBringing Home Glory
Jeremy and Brittany welcomed their daughter, Glory, into their family on January 8, 2018. On that day, they were granted the privilege of providing foster care for her in India as they waited for the court to declare her permanent status as their daughter. Eight weeks later, they were able to bring her home. They…
Read MoreImmeasurably More
The Lambert family was matched with their three children on March 14, 2017, and their family of four became a family of seven.
Read MoreMost of All—Sweet
Hershey, Pa., is known as “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” but the legacy of candy tycoon Milton S. Hershey extends beyond one of the world’s largest chocolate factories. “Chocolatetown, USA” is also home to Penn State University’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This medical center, and specifically its children’s hospital, has been a lifeline for…
Read More4 Types of Domestic Adoption
The term domestic adoption refers to the process of a citizen adopting a child with the same citizenship. Wait times, fees, and the level of legal risk vary among domestic adoption processes. Because of this, it is not unusual for a family to feel a level of apprehension about pursuing a domestic adoption. Education and…
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