Posts Tagged ‘adoption’
How to Find an Adoption Agency
Whether it’s through an attorney, consultant, or a licensed placing agency, here’s guidance how to find an adoption agency.
Read MoreCount It a Joy
On February 15, 2012, my wife and I walked out of the airport to a waiting crowd of fellow journeyers from our church. They were there to see the fruit of their prayers—our son and daughter who we had just brought home from Ethiopia. We were bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to do our part in…
Read MoreHow to Honor Your Child’s Birth Culture
The Importance of Honoring Your Child’s Birth Culture As parents whose families have been built through adoption, it is important to honor your child’s birth culture. This is particularly true for children who are of a different race or ethnicity from the other members of their families. According to an article from the National Council…
Read MoreThe P.R.A.Y. Acronym
The P.R.A.Y. Acronym With a desire to reflect God’s heart for children who are vulnerable, it is important to approach their care in a way that protects children’s best interests. With the wide range of factors contributing to children becoming orphaned, there are many avenues one could take to get involved, and one helpful tool…
Read MoreAll of Us Working Together
When God brought twin girls, Brynn and Tess, home to Elizabeth and Zachary Nottingham, he filled their hearts with a passion for spreading the word about adoption—and particularly the message of not letting finances get in the way. “I’ve seen so much fruit in it,” Zachary said. “As a believer, I don’t think I’ve grown…
Read MoreThe Gospel on Display
When Laurie and Michael Hart first felt the call to adopt in January 2017, they specifically felt called to adopt a teen out of foster care. “Everyone thought we were crazy,” Laurie said. Not long after connecting with an agency, they came across the information for a teenager and felt she was the one they…
Read MoreAn Outpouring of Support
Growing up, Joseph Langr helped his dad serve adults with special needs. When Joseph and his wife, Chloe, were engaged, he shared a calling to parent children with Down syndrome someday. Chloe tabled the conversation until after they were married and together decided that they wanted to pursue it if that was only specifically how…
Read MoreBuilding on the Firm Foundation
Our Co-founder, Mary Beth Chapman, reflects on the early days of Show Hope and the vision for our Adoption Aid program.
Read MoreThe Vision for Show Hope’s Adoption Aid Grants
Our Co-founder, Mary Beth Chapman, reflects on the early days of Show Hope and the vision for our Adoption Aid program.
Read MoreHow to Help Children Understand Their Sibling’s Medical Needs
For parents or caregivers, understanding the medical needs of our children can be challenging and even daunting. So if this holds true, think how your other children are processing the medical needs of their sibling. Whether a brother or sister has an injury, needs surgery, or has an illness, your child may be experiencing thoughts…
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