Medical Care
The Most Incredible Journey
When Taylor and TJ Mauldin welcomed home their daughter, Lizzy, from India in 2020, they knew she had a long medical road ahead of her, but they never anticipated what would ultimately become her diagnosis. Lizzy was born with hip contractures, knee issues, and bilateral clubbed feet, a condition the Mauldins had already experienced with…
Read MoreIn Awe
Tammy and James Palmer adopted Hannah from China just before COVID-19 hit the world in full force. Like many, their source of income was slashed, and Hannah faced uphill medical battles. But for the Palmers, Hannah’s story isn’t really about that. It’s about the work of a wonderful and powerful God who showed up, time…
Read MoreRunning the Race Before Us
Lola Ho loves to run. She’s from a town just northeast of Nashville, Tennessee, that’s wild about cross-country running. And from time to time, if you happen to walk through a community grocery store with Lola, she’s recognized as a local inspiration. Lola, who is now 14 years old, is blind in both eyes, but…
Read MoreGetting to Know Sarah Daley—Show Hope’s Coordinator of Programs, Medical Care
Show Hope Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman sat down with Sarah Daley, Coordinator of Programs, who devotes most of her time to supporting families through Show Hope’s Medical Care grants program. In the fall of 2020, Show Hope launched our Medical Care grants program. From our years of orphan care support work and advocacy, we know…
Read MoreHealthcare Coverage and Resources for Children in Foster Care
Children impacted by adoption and/or foster care often live with medical and special needs and have experienced early attachment injuries related to loss, abuse, trauma, and/or neglect. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Children and adolescents who enter foster care often do so with … medical, mental health, developmental, oral health, and psychosocial problems…
Read MoreThe Adoption Journey and Medical Special Needs: A Q&A With Dr. Jennifer Chambers From The Adoption Clinic at Children’s of Alabama
Please share with us a little bit about yourself. I am a wife, mom, and pediatrician. My husband is a pastor here in Birmingham, Alabama We adopted twin daughters from China when they were 11 months old. Nine years later, we adopted a 12-year-old daughter from China. These precious girls are now 17, 17, and…
Read MoreA Full Circle of Support
From their earliest days dreaming of and discussing growing their family, Stephanie and Michael Mann knew they wanted adoption to be part of their story. In 2018, they began pursuing intercountry adoption. And with the help of a Show Hope Adoption Aid grant, they welcomed home their son, Estiven, from Colombia, in August 2019. “Estiven…
Read More5 Helpful Adoption Resources
Whether you are considering adoption as a means for expanding your family, in the midst of the adoption process itself, or have welcomed home a child(ren) through adoption, you are not alone on this journey. Perhaps you need insight on the most basic questions about adoption or maybe you are researching opportunities in regard to…
Read More6 Helpful Medical Care Resources for Pre and Post Adoption
Many children who have been orphaned live with medical care needs, with limited access to adequate health resources. And once home, rising medical costs and access to treatment can be overwhelming for families. However, there are helpful medical care resources available to families—both pre and post adoption. The following six are a few to get…
Read MoreMeet the Wrights
April and Chad Wright knew early on in their marriage that adoption was how they wanted to grow their family. After welcoming home their first daughter through adoption, the Wrights welcomed home their second daughter, Durva, from India in November 2020. “Durva is sweet and spicy,” April said. “She is independent and a go-getter. She’s…
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