Adoption Aid
VIDEO: 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…
Read MoreVideo: Meet the Chatterjee Family
“To Our Child, We are excitedly awaiting your arrival. We haven’t seen your face, and we don’t know your name. But we think about you every day.” Hope waits expectantly for what is yet to come—believing through faith in the goodness we cannot yet see. This is what families do while they wait during the…
Read More20/20 Campaign Update: The Weaver Family
“God has blessed us by knitting our hearts together in amazing ways that only he can do. It is now difficult to remember life before you.” In 2017 the Weaver family was a part of the 20/20 Campaign. They were waiting to bring their daughter, Rowan, home. And thanks to the generosity of hundreds of…
Read MoreShowing Hope as a Family—and Experiencing Hope in Return
This blog was written by Nate and Julie, who are LifeHope Donors. As a LifeHope Donor, they fund an entire Adoption Aid grant, which is $418 monthly or $5,000 annually, each year. This act of loving generosity has had a profound effect on their family as they have engaged in orphan care together. You can…
Read MoreThe Lord Saw Me: An Adoption Story
Kate Bradley was born outside Atlanta, Georgia. But her story really began in South Korea. That’s where Kate’s mother, Robin, was born. Three months after her birth, Robin met her parents in a tiny South Carolina airport, after a long flight from South Korea. Three decades later, Katherine Ava Bradley entered the world. For Robin…
Read MoreSo, You’re Thinking About Adoption
So, you’re thinking about adoption … Determining whether to grow your family through adoption encompasses a lengthy process with numerous questions and factors to consider. Here are suggested first steps to beginning the adoption journey. In considering adoption, think about the important aspects of the child’s life and your life that will be impacted by…
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