Parenting
No Longer Lonely
Esther, 16, and Josie, 11, were strangers among a sea of millions of orphans. Now they are sisters, brought together through international adoption. Although their past stories are different, the
Reassurance in Adoption: The Tamblyn Family Adoption Testimony
Hello, we are the Tamblyn family; John, Katherine and Lucy. My mother, who suffers from short-term memory loss, has lived with us for over 17 years and is a special
Three Times Adoptive Families Need Resources
Lifeline understands the beauty of adoption, but we also understand the loss from which it arises and the trauma surrounding the hearts of vulnerable children and their new families. Individuals
Suggested Reading Resources
Our staff would like to share with you the following books and resources. We have reviewed each of these and believe they would be helpful. However, not all of these
Recommended Children’s Books
A Blessing from Above by Patti Henderson and Elizabeth Edge A Koala for Katie by Jonathan London and Cynthia Jabar A Mother for Chaco by Keiko Kasza A Sister
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
Grieving as Parents
Many times people assume children will grieve their losses in a fostering or adoption situation; however, it is not always assumed that the parents might grieve as well. Foster or
Supporting Adoption Through Your Profession
The Financial Cost of Adoption My husband and I always desired to grow our family through adoption, but browsing websites and crunching numbers left me overwhelmed and a little discouraged.
An Adoptive Father’s Thoughts on Father’s Day
As father’s day approaches, there are two primary thoughts that come to my mind about being a father, and about having a Heavenly Father. My wife Liz and I have