Posts Tagged ‘adoption’
How to Support Adoptive and Foster Care Families in Your Church
We hope this list will be impactful for you on your journey. Here are 10 resources for adoptive and foster care families.
Read MoreBlessings Along the Way
We first introduced you to the Woller family, who were adopting from Burkina Faso, in April 2022 as one of the featured families of Show Hope’s 20/20 Campaign. Take a closer look at the Woller family and updates to their story. Amber and Matthew Woller have always felt led to adopt, after both having different…
Read MoreThe Knowledge Barrier to Adoption
Many individuals who have the ability to make a difference in the lives of waiting children do not take action simply because they are unaware of the needs or don’t know where to begin. For us at Show Hope, we see this knowledge gap as a barrier to adoption, and there are three specific ways…
Read MoreA Weight Lifted
Aubrey and Ryan Bauer knew before they ever got married the Lord was calling them to adopt. They started dating in high school and continued dating through college, always staying on the same page about their future. After having their first two children, Ellory and Emmett, they knew it was time to start answering the…
Read MoreThe Medical Barrier to Adoption
Many children who have been orphaned live with medical needs, with limited access to adequate healthcare. And once home, rising medical costs and access to treatment can be overwhelming for families. With a desire to address the medical needs of children who had been orphaned, we took a step back to listen, dream, and hope.…
Read MoreThe Financial Barrier to Adoption
There are approximately 15 million children around the globe who have been orphaned. Here in the U.S. alone, there are more than 100,000 children in the foster care system who have had parental rights terminated. This global issue crosses international borders, racial divides, and economic classes. It impacts children from every walk of life, and…
Read MoreA Beam of Light
Beam of light. That is what Nolitha’s name means in Xhosa, one of the official languages of South Africa where she was born. And according to Jane and Aaron Littmann, her name could not be more accurate. “Every photo we received of her [before bringing her home] proved that to be true,” Aaron said. “She…
Read MoreWhat It Means to Be a Child of God
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God … — John 1:12 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are … — 1 John 3:1 For many,…
Read More10 Helpful Resources for Families Impacted by Adoption or Foster Care
We hope this list will be impactful for you on your journey. Here are 10 resources for adoptive and foster care families.
Read MoreHow Will Adoption Impact My Marriage?
Your relationship with your spouse will be impacted by your decision to add a child to your family—whether by birth or adoption. Because of this, it is crucial that you are open and honest as you process your hopes, questions, and concerns with your spouse. Seek advice from a counselor or therapist who has a…
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