Guatemala
Serving Guatemala Through Lifeline
Guatemala, a small country located in Central America, is home to over 16 million people and over 500,000 orphans. Roughly the size of the state of Alabama, Guatemala is a beautiful country with an active volcano, diverse geography, and ample opportunity for the Church to engage with vulnerable children.
(un)adopted
About our Partner
(un)adopted partners with a local church in Guatemala City that began an orphan care initiative.
The Need
This ministry is currently serving : - 6 adoptive families, - 5 foster families, - 2 adoptive families in-process, - 20+ vulnerable families from low-income communities, -115+ believers trained through a mentorship program that ministers to other believers in Latin America, - Caregivers and foster families, some who are non-believers, through trauma-informed training.
What's Happening in Guatemala
The Jackson Family
Daniel and Stacie Jackson stepped willingly into the unknown through their international adoption journey. The process all started when Daniel and Stacie, who are both extremely type-A and career-driven individuals,
When “Harder” is Better
Jon and Shae’s son Andersen experienced a miracle. Andersen, who was adopted domestically, has experienced both deep pain and deep healing during his little life. Shae observed about his short
Unknowingly Called: Special Needs Adoption
“You are in the wrong room,” Nathan confidently countered to the doctor. But the doctor was in the correct room. Nathan and his wife Lauren listened in disbelief as the
Colombia Hosting Advocacy
Lifeline was thrilled to participate in another Colombia hosting program in 2023. Currently, there are three precious girls who are still waiting for their family–two from hosting in 2023 and
Empowering Families in South Dakota
In the heart of the Midwest, Lifeline Children’s Services stands as a beacon of hope and support for families and individuals facing pivotal decisions. With a strong presence in South
Camp Empower 2023
Camp Empower 2023 was an amazing experience for our campers in four different states and two different countries- Columbia, South America, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina! This summer, kids
A Very Present Help
By Rachel Biddy One truth has been abundantly evident throughout Allen Kajjubi’s life — the Lord is a very present help to her. Quoting Psalm 46:1, she reflected on her
R(un) for Kids like Isabella
When you R(un), you run for kids like Isabella. Isabella lives with her foster family in Colombia. She had a difficult childhood. Her home had no food or running
Women God Uses
By Jenny Riddle Women don many hats throughout their daily lives, and the sheer overwhelming nature of trying to balance them all can often leave women feeling more like functional
Traveling with Children Who Have Been Adopted or in Foster Care
The Difficulty of Travel for Children from Adoption or in Care Routine and consistency provide stability and structure for children. Consistent expectations help children feel emotionally and physically secure, especially