Adoption

So, you’re thinking of adopting….or wondering why families choose to expand in this way.  GREAT!!!!

Links to helpful info our site:

Zoe’s Adoption – Our fourth child, first adoption – The Journey from Us – Z.

Why Adopt???? – Here, you will find revealing info about orphanage living conditions and the mental institutions that children with “special needs” in Eastern Europe are facing.

How to Adopt, A Step-by-Step Guide – A how-to in normal, ordinary, everyday words.

A link to great resources:

Shaohannah’s Hope – Offers info, support, ways to get involved in orphan care and gives grants to adopting families.  They have a great adoption guide.

International Adoption Links:

Reece’s Rainbow – An international adoption ministry that advocates for orphans with Down Syndrome and other special needs or differences and aids families through the adoption process.   You can become an advocate, too! They list so many precious kiddos and this is where we found Zoe!

Domestic Adoption Links:

Adopt Us Kids – “The mission of AdoptUsKids is two-fold: to raise public awareness about the need for foster and adoptive families for children in the public child welfare system; and to assist [the U.S.] to recruit and retain foster and adoptive families and connect them with children.”

Christian Adoption Consultants – “Adoption can be confusing, time consuming, and financially overwhelming, BUT with the right support adoption can be a rewarding experience! Christian Adoption Consultants understand and provide the guidance needed to have a successful adoption.”   The Spirit of Adoption is Consultant Tracie Loux’s blog.

Blogs!!!

Positively Orphaned – A non-profit dedicated to finding families for orphans with HIV.  It’s a resource for those considering the adoption of a child with HIV and for those who would like to get involved in finding families for these cutie-pies.

No Greater Joy Mom – Love this mom, Adeye!  She and her husband have 3 biological sons and 4 adopted daughters with differing needs and abilities (from 2 separate adoptions).  She has an incredible heart for God and is down to earth!   I promise that you will love this mama.

Loux Family Blog – INSPIRING!  Renee and her tribe of 10 sweet kiddos depend on Jesus mightily and are great leaders because they are devoted followers of our Lord.   They are all gorgeous inside and out and have incredible goals of helping orphans through…

The Orphan Justice Center. Learn about the crisis and join the adoption revolution.