Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-Centered Adoption and Orphan Care, by Tony Merida & Rick Morton, has been an encouraging read. Merida and Morton lay out mature thinking on Biblical principles that should guide our orphan-care activity. In …
Adoption Statistics for 2011
The total number of U.S. international adoptions were down from 11,059 in 2009/2010 to 9,320 in 2010/2011, according the U.S. Department of State. The Center for Adoption Policy reports that this is the lowest total since 1995. The highest numbers …
Before the Throne – One World Adoption Services
When we stand before the throne of God on the last day, how many ethnicities will we find represented? How many people groups will we call brothers and sisters as fellow heirs of God's great spiritual adoption? John's Revelation tells us that …
World Magazine: Life or Death – Adoption in Ethiopia
World Magazine recently published a cover story on international adoptions from Ethiopia: Life or Death. This article discusses Ethiopia’s efforts to rise above the fray when it comes to ethics in adoption. In 2008, adoptions from Guatemala …
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Social Worker Super Star: Michelle Staab of Lifeline
Are you wondering how to choose an adoption agency? There are so many out there. One of the most important factors to evaluate when researching agencies is making sure they understand your motivation. I call it the “why factor.” If your agency …
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How to Choose an Adoption Agency
This is one of the hardest questions I get asked. Choosing an adoption agency is like choosing a hairstylist ... no, it’s like choosing a baby doctor ... no, no, it’s like choosing a church ... no, it’s like choosing a marriage counselor. Okay, I …
Lifeline Adoption Agency’s “One” Banquet 2011
If you weren’t at this year’s Lifeline “One” Banquet, then you missed out. Herbie Newell gave a ministry update. Lifeline has now established a presence in Kansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi. Lifeline was privileged to counsel approximately 150 …
How to Write a Letter of Reference for an Adoption Home Study
When a family goes through the adoption process, whether it be domestic or international, they must complete a Home Study. An essential element of the Home Study process is for the prospective adoptive family to furnish several letters of …
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Alabama Adoption Services: United Methodist Children’s Home
I had the delightful privilege today of eating lunch with a social worker from the United Methodist Children's Home (UMCH). Dana Wilkes has been a social worker with UMCH for 12 years and has a passion for adoption. In the world of adoption …
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