Help for Post Adoption Families
10 Practical Ways to Help Your Child Heal
When children come into our care from hard places, whether as a newborn or an older child, they have experienced trauma. Our privilege as a parent is to walk with
The Hike: Adopting a Child with Down Syndrome
Scott and his wife, Haley, adopted Eden from China as an aging out child with Down Syndrome. Listen to his story about how God calmed his heart about adopting a
A Continuing Adoption Story
We were brought to our knees and brought to a deeper relationship with our Savior. But, we made it and our family wouldn’t feel complete without any one of these kiddos, and our faith is stronger because of it….
Talking with a Child About His/Her Adoption
From the moment your child is placed with you, you can begin bringing up adoption, your child’s birth country and how God brought him/her into your family. As your child
Post Adoption Depression Syndrome
The symptoms of PADS and the symptoms of post-partum depression are quite similar: Feeling depressed or particularly irritable for most of the day. Diminished interest in activities that used to
Recommended Medical Tests Once A Child Comes Home
The following medical tests are recommended for your child upon arrival in the U.S. after an international adoption. The completion of these tests is not required by Lifeline, but for
Biblical Principles of Caring for Children
Whether I’m teaching adoptive parents in the United States or caregivers in an orphanage, children’s home, or school in the international context, I’m able to instructionally hold to certain principles
The Power of Play
We are very grateful for the vision of Lifeline Children’s Services to support adoptive families after their adoptions through the growth of their counseling services. We would encourage all who
5 Practical Ways to Show Love to Your Children
I think most of us would agree that all people need love. Love is an essential part of growing and developing as a human being. God did not create mankind
The Sanctity of Life Through the Eyes of an Adoptee
On January 13th, 1984 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that January 22nd would be National Sanctity of Life Day. Reagan reminded all of America that “the values and freedoms we cherish