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According to the National Council for Adoption... 88.5% of children adopted by U.S. families have special needs or a challenging medical condition. In some situations, these children are viewed as "less than" or "undesirable", so their parents abandon them. In other situations, their needs simply can't be met.…
Back in 1985, I chose adoption for my son. Being a birth mom has changed my life forever. Regardless of our place on this planet, birth moms share the journey of facing a decision in a pregnancy and letting our love for our child lead the way. The…
For the first 9 years of my life, I didn't see myself as Asian. I lived in a country where everybody around me was Korean, but they told me I wasn't. I was born in Korea, but I don't have a birth record to show when I was…
When we first stepped out in obedience, we asked God to work in our lives in a way that only He could get the glory. And He did. He called my husband Dave and I to adopt. We currently have 17 children. Our family is happy, organized chaos. We were…
Grandparents are critical in building a sense of belonging in an adoptive family. One of Nathan's most memorable times when growing up in his adoptive family centered on the relationship he had with his adoptive grandfather. Nathan was adopted from Ukraine at the age of seven, joining four…
I have been a licensed social worker practicing in international adoptions for over 6 years now, and Imust confess that I absolutely LOVE paperwork! However, I recognize that I am probably in the minority. I tell families that the beginning of the adoption process might feel like you…
World Down syndrome Day is this week. How and why does a family decide to adopt a child with Down syndrome? Certainly, families make their decisions for different reasons, but here is one family's transparent journey to saying, "Yes!" (Adoptive) Mom Laura writes— I once had a dear…
Often, caregivers get stuck in an endless cycle of correcting our children's unwanted behavior ... without experiencing any effective long-term change. Even if we manage to make them comply in the moment, the behavior is simply waiting to emerge again. This reality can leave us feeling exhausted, discouraged,…
Each time I go to Zambia, I get to see the fruitfulness of God's hand and the way that sponsors impact the lives of each of my favorite kiddos. I see the way [the students] are loved by each member of the Lifesong staff. I see the…
Guest post by Loving Shepherd Ministries Ever wish you had an adoption guide? Adoption can be an overwhelming process, and it’s ever-changing. Recent slow-downs in many countries and a vast number of agencies to choose from (both international and domestic) can lead you to ask questions like: Where…