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There are an estimated 153 million orphans worldwide – and these numbers don’t even include abandoned and trafficked children. Obviously, the needs of orphans around the world are great. That means, of course, that there are countless opportunities to help. Whether you’re looking to raise awareness about the plight of orphans, mobilize others to get involved, or even adopt, we have information that can help.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” (James 1:27, NIV).
Christian Family Care provides a broad spectrum of services that promote the physical and emotional well being of Arizona children and families. These services include: Foster Care; Adoption; Child and Family Counseling including Family Attachment Counseling and Pregnancy Counseling.
Our Founder - Our Historyit Started With A Twelve Year Dream Of Dr. Ken Hutcherson, Founding Pastor Of Antioch Bible Church In Kirkland, Washington. He Desi...
We exist to provide orphans with loving families and life-giving care by mobilizing a movement of individuals and communities to love children in need.
Our actions on earth have eternal consequences. We should choose wisely. The world is tuning in to see how Christians will respond to vulnerable people, especially children.
Christians are among the most likely groups to address this cause. It’s called the adoption movement, but then again, it’s nothing new. Christians have long understood loving the orphan to be part of the mandate of following Jesus.
The New York Times bestselling account of a courageous eighteen-year-old from Nashville who gave up every comfort and convenience to become the adoptive mother to thirteen girls in Uganda.
Interested in learning more about the orphan crisis, and what you can do to help? Follow along with The Archibald Project as they bring you inspiring stories in an effort to find a home for every orphan.
CAFO unites a movement of organizations, churches and individuals worldwide
Bethany Christian Services is the leading agency for social services with children and families
At Holt International, we help orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children to thrive by finding families to love them. Families in the form of trained caretakers who assume the awesome task of nurturing children awaiting adoption.
Passionately committed to the belief that every child deserves to thrive in a nurturing, permanent family, NCFA’s mission is to meet the diverse needs of children, birth parents, adopted individuals, adoptive families, and all those touched by adoption through global advocacy, education, research, legislative action, and collaboration.
From statistics to stories, there is growing evidence that sponsorship programs give children a strong opportunity to overcome poverty.
Sponsor a child with Save the Children and provide nutrition, education, healthcare, and hope to a child in need in the US or around the world.
We want to prepare you for what this path might hold. Adoption isn’t simply a one-and-done decision. It’s a lifetime commitment.
When considering if adoption is right for your family, it is important to know the distinctions between the different types.
If you have come to the place in which you think and/or know that you are ready to adopt, there are a number of things you need to first consider.
Reach out to the Wait No More team for additional information about foster care or adoption from foster care, or to learn more about supporting families.
When kids go into the foster care system, it is usually swift. They lose their home, their school, their teachers, and their friends.
There is a world of hurting children out there who need to experience the love and compassion of His followers through a safe and loving family.
Open adoption involves, "contact between biological and adoptive parents and sometimes between biological parents and the adopted child."
It can seem overwhelming at first to learn about the foster care system. But knowing how long kids stay in foster care is a good place to start. When we take the time to understand a child's journey through foster care, we can begin to restore their voice, identity, and precious value as a child of God.
Adoption is in my DNA. For almost 35 years, I have seen firsthand the importance of foster care and adoption. This is why it matters to me as a Christian.
Life is full of surprises, challenges and questions – and sometimes we all need help finding answers. Are you struggling in your marriage? Is your son or daughter involved in activities that have you worried? Or maybe you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy or navigating conflict with your aging parents. Whether you’re in the midst of a major crisis or simply a perplexing situation, we have compiled resources that can point you in the right direction. And remember – we’re constantly updating our content, so check back frequently for the latest and greatest resources.