From questions about age to concerns about the cost, there are unfortunately plenty of misconceptions that keep people from exploring adoption through foster care.
Foster Care
If you feel worn out or overwhelmed as an adoptive parent, it helps to care for yourself, find support … and remember why you adopted.
We now see that the pain of our infertility was an opportunity to hear and know and seek God more deeply, to experience His love for us, and to prepare us to pass that love on to our daughters.
As I struggled with infertility, God began nudging me toward a different goal – not bearing children, but caring for them.
Fear almost stopped me from obeying what God had called us to do. As we read the profiles of various foster children, we learned about some of the abuse, indignities, neglect and lack of stability these kids had faced. Were we really ready?
For almost two years, Amy and Brian loved little Logan as their foster son, with hopes of adopting him. Now, no matter what happens with Logan’s future, Amy and Brian know that God gave them a chance to take part in a healing miracle.
Empower your child to respond with confidence when peers ask about her adoption
From providing the basic necessities of food and water to dramatic life changes like foster care or adoption, each of us can live out God’s command to care for orphans.
From praying to volunteering to simply talking with others who’ve been there, there’s plenty you can do to prepare for the journey of becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
Cal and Terrie Morrow thought they were done raising children — until they met Abbey.
We welcomed two kids from foster care into our home.
Bill and Kim dismissed various “nudges” to consider adoption until one Sunday when their pastor mentioned an event called Wait No More, an event for anyone exploring adoption from foster care.
How a child’s academic performance can feed the fear of rejection
Free (basically) Frosties for a year AND raising money for children in foster care who are waiting for forever families?
If you are considering adoption for your baby, take some time to learn what services adoption agencies provide and consider how those services meet your preferences and needs.
Adoption is not giving up your child – it’s giving to your child the life that you truly want for him or her.
Isn’t adoption expensive? How can I be sure that my baby will end up in a good home? If you’re like most young mothers, you probably have questions about the adoption process.
Right now is the time to take an honest look at your situation and consider all of your pregnancy options – including the three major types of adoption.
Bubba Watson is passionate about golf, but family is the legacy he cares about most. And adoption has made that family possible.
Through joy and heartache, one couple gives a troubled teen the love of family.