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Red sneakers of an adoptee stand over a chalk drawn maze of adoption language.

Correct Words for Adoption and the Adopted

In earlier generations, adoption and birth mothers were often looked at negatively. The language surrounding adoption reflected this as well. As adoption has evolved into a more open relationship that seeks to honor all, the language has shifted.

Premature baby boy in Intensive Care Unit at hospital

Are Late-Term Abortions Still A Thing?

This type of abortion still manages to account for over 15,000 procedures performed each year.

Photo of Kristin, having just given birth to Christian Robert.

Baby Christian Was Supposed to Die

If the Botsfords thought the prognosis couldn’t get worse, they discovered that it could. “Do you want to terminate this pregnancy?” the doctor asked. Both Kristin and Kevin immediately said no.

A young birth mother hugs her birth son, happy she's chosen the adoption option.

Birth Mothers and the Adoption Option

If the pro-life community is promoting adoption as a life-giving option, how do we help make it happen? We can’t simply encourage an expectant mother to “choose life” and then leave her alone to figure it out. We must follow up and follow through.

Promotional image for Focus on the Family broadcast How You Can Help Support Foster and Adoptive Families

How You Can Help Support Foster and Adoptive Families

Jenn and Josh Hook, joined by Mike Berry, offer advice to help foster and adoptive families find training and support. And, they describe how anyone can help care for hurting kids.

A girl in pink shoes stands between three abortion options: yes, maybe, no.

When Abortion Isn’t an Option

I grew impatient as I gave the same reply over and over, “Because this is my baby!” In all the abortion discussions I had, I felt I was defending my daughter’s right to live.

Wait No More Stand Sunday

Stand Sunday: Make a Difference for Children in Foster Care

Christians have a clear calling to care for children. Stand Sunday is dedicated to taking action to impact children in foster care.

15 Ways Celebrate National Adoption Month

15 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month

Here are 15 ways you can support and celebrate foster and adoptive families during National Adoption Month.

Wait No More attendees learning about foster care and adoption

How Wait No More Prepares Families to Engage with Foster Care

It’s a sunny Saturday morning, and families are gathering to learn how they can make a difference for children in foster care at an event called Wait No More.

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A Godly Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Kathryn Butler, an experienced trauma surgeon, helps families navigate end-of-life decisions according to Biblical principles. (Part 2 of 2)

Promotional image for Focus on the Family broadcast A Godly Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions

A Godly Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Kathryn Butler, an experienced trauma surgeon, helps families navigate end-of-life decisions according to Biblical principles. (Part 1 of 2)

An abortion image of a child further along in pregnancy. Example of a real live abortion procedure video.

I Watched a Real Abortion Procedure Video

No abortionist goes in thinking, “I hope I save this baby,” because that’s not the goal of an abortion.

foster family carving pumpkin texas

Foster Care in Your State: Texas

Wondering how you can make a difference for Texas children in foster care? Learn about the child welfare system, the need for foster families, and how you can get started.

A docto in white offers a young couple healthy ways to grieve their pregnancy loss.

How Families Grieve (and Commemorate) Pregnancy Loss

Whether a baby survives for just weeks or for several months in the womb, there’s a profound loss of the hopes and dreams that parents carry in their hearts from the moment they learn they’re pregnant.

Memorial with flowers used after losing a baby

Losing a Baby: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

Losing a baby is so hard and complex. Pregnancy and infant loss awareness can help everyone better understand the grieving process.

Student is disheartened over silencing of free speech on campus

My Standoff for Free Speech on Campus

I wasn’t capable of fully grasping the battle of free speech on campus until my sophomore year of college.

Employee at child placing agency

The Role of a Child Placing Agency

Child placing agencies play a prominent role in the lives of children in foster care. Understanding the day-to-day operations of a child placing agency helps us realize the importance of their work.

florida foster care system

Foster Care in Your State: Florida

Wondering how you can make a difference for Florida children in foster care? Learn about the child welfare system, the need for foster families, and how you can get started.

Pro-life man holding a baby

Being A Man In The Pro-Life Movement

I have a passion for this cause. However, as a man, I still have some hesitancies about openly speaking and acting for the benefit of the pro-life movement.

Two men sit at a table talking and encouraging one another, as one is a new father and the other is a Pregnancy Resource Center volunteer

Pregnancy Resource Center Volunteer Opportunities for Men

Donating to your local pregnancy resource center or Focus on the Family’s Option Ultrasound Program are excellent options, but is there more?