Why Adoption Matters by Holly Towers – Monday, November 28, 2011 Occasionally I am asked by someone to explain the purpose of our ministry. The easy answer is that we exist to find families for children in need — whether through adoption or through foster care. Almost 50% of pregnancies in the United States are[.....]

International Adoption Unite with Agape to help even more children… from around the world. Greg and Rayla Black ‘s adoption story began like many families. It started with a desire for a child. They yearned for a large family and for siblings for their son, Tucker. But months of trying to get pregnant turned into[.....]

Since November is National Adoption Month some articles will be posted from various agencies dealing with adooption. The following is from Christian family Services in Gainesville, Florida. Adoption Today Thirty years ago, adoption was usually surrounded by secrecy. Adoptive parents worried how the child might be affected by awareness of his or her adoption. They[.....]

Celebrating National Adoption Month with Day by Day Activities Ideas for Each Day of the Month of November 2011 By Carrie Craft, About.com Guide Tuesday, November 1 Begin Adoption Month by celebrating your family’s story and sharing it online! Don’t forget to also write it down or print it out and add it to your[.....]

The following article comes from the Childplce Newsletter Spring/Summer 2011 Childplace and Greater Clark County Schools Collaborative! Childplace has entered into a collaborative endeavor with Greater Clark County Schools. The program has two aspects: The Clark County Middle/High School alternative to Suspension Program provides a great resource for children suspended from school. Children suspended for[.....]

Parenting an ADHD child – Part 1 by Paul Schandevel Director of Children’s Home in Paragould, Arkansas Two moms sitting on a bench at the mall: “What am I going o do with Johnny? I’ve spanked, I’ve yanked, and I’ve taken everything away. He makes noises, talks excessively, and is failing the second grade for[.....]

The following article by Julene Noles is copied by permission from the October 1993 issue of 21st Century Christian Magazine. Before It’s Too Late I’ll never forget the day fifteen-year-old Cindy rushed into my office and exclaimed, “Please get me a Mama and Daddy before it’s too late.” Cindy had been a part of our[.....]

This article was taken from the Georgia Agape web site. Search and Reunion The term “search and reunion” refers to the efforts of adoptees, birth parents or their family members to seek some kind of contact with a blood relative touched personally by adoption. An adopted person may wish to seek contact with a birth[.....]

Richard Morphew is a persistent young man. That persistence recently paid off when Richard graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Management from Oklahoma Christian University. An entire host of friends was there to watch this young alumnus of Westview walk across the stage to receive his diploma. Yet that is the only most recent installment[.....]

A SECOND CHANCE FOR IRENE (taken from Agape of Memphis, May 2011 Newsletter) Faith, courage and help from others aid in restoring life for one woman and her children My name is Irene. I came to Memphis about a 1 1/2 years ago to make a change in my life for the better. I have[.....]