Did you know November is National Adoption Month? By finding ways to celebrate, you can help spread awareness and encourage others to learn about adoption, ...
Less than 20 years ago, international adoptions were booming in the United States. Reaching an all-time high of 22,989 intercountry adoptions to the U.S. in ...
No two words fill a child with greater anticipation and joy than “Let’s play!” Play allows children to imagine and explore, and the process of exploration ...
So, you’re considering international adoption–but your list of questions seems to be longer than your list of answers. It seems like international adoption is full ...
Did you know November is National Adoption Month? By finding ways to celebrate, you can help spread awareness and encourage others to learn about adoption, ...
Less than 20 years ago, international adoptions were booming in the United States. Reaching an all-time high of 22,989 intercountry adoptions to the U.S. in ...
No two words fill a child with greater anticipation and joy than “Let’s play!” Play allows children to imagine and explore, and the process of exploration ...
So, you’re considering international adoption–but your list of questions seems to be longer than your list of answers. It seems like international adoption is full ...
Ethics play an important role in intercountry adoptions. Many of the children and families served through intercountry adoption are in particularly vulnerable situations and therefore ...
Along with Christmas, Easter is arguably the most important Christian holiday. During Christmas, we celebrate God’s provision shown through His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, ...
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we want to take some time to address the important topic of expressing healthy touch and affection to ...
For many, Christmas time is full of family traditions. Whether it be setting out cookies for Santa or watching a specific movie every Christmas morning, ...
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Nate Dawson, Executive Vice President at All God’s Children International, to discuss the future of AGCI. ...
As you begin your adoption journey, you’re likely to pause as you consider your future child’s abilities; from diagnoses like fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to ...
We know adoption poses a big transition for families. While adoption is an exciting time of newness, love, and joy, post-adoption depression is a very ...
We are thrilled to share that an organization dedicated to breaking down adoption barriers offers medical care grants to support adoptive families at any stage ...
Jesse Butterworth is a pastor, musician, and AGCI adoptive parent who lives in Kirkland, Washington. Our prayer is that Jesse’s words sink deeply into your ...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) falls, as the name implies, on a spectrum. Some people go their whole lives largely unaffected by FASD, while others ...
Can a child with HIV spread HIV from a cut or scrape?* HIV can only be transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, sexual contact, breastmilk, and IV ...
Many adoptive families are surprised to find that HIV is a very manageable medical condition. While HIV is a chronic illness that currently doesn’t have ...
Bonita Croyle is a transracial adoptee who leverages her unique lived experiences to inspire racial equity. She was adopted into a Mennonite community in Pennsylvania ...
We are honored to share this beautiful reflection by AGCI adoption mom, Vanessa Demeter. Sometimes life’s biggest joys are in the small things. We’re grateful ...
AGCI’s Vice President of International Programs, Kiersten Luginbill, shares updates from our partners in Bogota, Colombia. We know that children do best in a family ...
Coffee in Ethiopia is a twelve-hundred-year-old tradition, and when I had the privilege of experiencing the coffee ceremony at the home of someone with no ...
This holiday season, our hearts are with the many adoptive families, who due to circumstances beyond their control, have had their adoptions delayed for months ...
Lucy is a joy! She adapts easily and has made huge progress—she now is more assertive, calmer, and cheerful. She gets along well with others and enjoys ...
International adoptions in limbo as borders stay closed, countries remain on lockdown AGCI’s President, Hollen Frazier, was interviewed on status of international adoption in the ...
We are so excited to share that AGCI has received the renewal of Hague accreditation through 7/31/2024! This is no small feat—the accreditation process isn’t easy, but it’s so important! ...
Without someone to advocate and prepare the right family, children will continue to languish in institutions without hope. This vulnerable population is at even greater ...
We’ve been advocating for 7-year-old Ryan for several months. This adorable, sweet boy deserves the chance to experience the unconditional love of a family. We are ...
Originally Published on Spark What Matters on April 15th, 2020 by Sandy Trzcinski We are living in a season of unprecedented new relational dynamics, and ...
Sweet 4-year-old Vivien came into care in Colombia two years ago. This shy, independent girl is gaining more and more confidence every day! We know ...
In a time of social distancing and stay home, stay safe ordinances, it can feel especially challenging to stay connected. With help from Families Are ...
Sweet Brady recently celebrated his 8th birthday–it’s our prayer that his next birthday is spent with his loving forever family! We have been advocating for ...
“We love because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 Sisters Abigail (11) and Mikayla (8) need the unconditional love of a forever family! These sweet sisters ...
AGCI Sponsor and Advocate Rachael Cruthirds has sponsored with AGCI since 2016! She shared her experience as a sponsor with us. “My sophomore year in ...
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 5-year-old Tessa is a sweet, loving little girl! Kind and friendly Tessa loves artistic activities ...
The Affleck family sponsors three children through All God’s Children International—two girls through our Ethiopia Education Sponsorship program, and one girl through our Colombia Independence ...
13-year-old Tina is a kind, affectionate girl who wants nothing more than a family’s love! Our team met Tina in Colombia in 2017 and immediately saw how very special ...
“The second is: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other command greater than these.” Mark 12:31 Each month, we’re celebrating the gifts that Jesus ...
Adoptive parents Nate and Lindsey Williams received an AGCI Special Treasures adoption grant to help bring their youngest son, Ethan, home from China. They recently ...
Adopting a child is a life-changing experience for any family. Choosing the right adoption agency for your family can make your adoption journey feel less ...
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Colossians 3:14 Siblings Julian (13), Jonah (11), Joy (9), and Jaxon ...
How do you change over 300,000 lives? By changing the care system from the ground up. AGCI’s 2019 Connected Care caregiver trainings in Colombia, Ethiopia, ...
We are so excited to share that our very first Dream Home has officially launched! AGCI President, Hollen Frazier, was able to celebrate the opening ...
UPDATE: We are so excited to share that Rosemary has found her forever family! To learn about other children still waiting for their forever family, visit ...
Adopting a child is both an exciting and at times overwhelming journey. However, miscommunication and asking the wrong questions can make this life changing decision ...
Your Top Ten Adoption Questions Answered Just starting your adoption journey? We have the answers to the most common questions about adoption below. 1. Why does ...
Adoption can be confusing. With so much information available from so many different sources, it’s hard to know what’s what. We’re here to help! We’ve ...
AGCI’s Education Sponsorship program is truly life changing for the vulnerable children we serve. But what really makes our Colombia Education Sponsorship program so different? ...
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) today introduced the Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2018 which would help remove information barriers Americans frequently face while seeking to ...
There are currently 110,000 children living under government protection in Colombia. While some of these children are eventually adopted or reunited with their biological families, ...
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 12-year-old Emma and 4-year-old Everett are loving, affectionate siblings who just want to stay together ...
AGCI’s Education Sponsorship program is truly life changing for the vulnerable children we serve. This month, we’re focusing on what makes our Colombia Education Sponsorship ...
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5 Adoption costs can feel overwhelming. It’s important to ...
“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.” Matthew 18:5 As you open your heart to adoption, there is much to consider! While children ...
There are 8 million orphans living in institutions today. Tragically, most children living in institutions will grow up without ever knowing the love of a ...
AGCI is committed to transforming lives through Independence programs that give older orphans the tools they need to thrive. We do this in two primary ...
UPDATE: We are so excited to share that Lauren, Stacey, Tanya, and Katie have found their forever family! To learn about other children still waiting ...
There are currently 8 million orphans living in institutions around the world. For AGCI, the current state of the orphan crisis is alarming and unacceptable. We’re ...
We’re so excited to share that AGCI Ethiopia adoptee, Lidya Jewett, stars in the Oscar-nominated film, Hidden Figures! Adopted in 2011 at the age of ...
There are 8 million orphans living in institutional care today. In many institutions, orphans are warehoused in rooms filled with cribs that resemble cages. These ...
Adopting a child is both an exciting and at times overwhelming journey. However, miscommunication and asking the wrong questions can make this life changing decision ...
Below is an update and note of gratitude from AGCI’s National Advancement Officer, Julie Salwasser! This December, we had a wonderful trip to Xiamen, China! AGCI ...
While the McAndrews had always planned on growing their family through adoption, they thought they would adopt one child—not three siblings! But God moves in ...
Here’s another update from Jodi, AGCI’s VP of Adoption and Carin, AGCI’s China Case Manager! The AGCI team enjoyed the weekend exploring and soaking in ...
When Stephanie and Todd Huffine first began their adoption journey, they didn’t think they could handle a child with special needs. “I had always wanted ...
UPDATE: We are so excited to share that Destiny has found her forever family! To learn about other children still waiting for their forever family, ...
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 Introducing our most outgoing and free spirited siblings—Leo (12), Nate ...
“You will be secure because there is hope.” Job 11:18 Joseph has such a loving soul! 2-and-a-half-year-old Joseph loves spending time with his friends and ...
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Jesse is filled with joy! 2-and-a-half-year-old Jesse has a contagious smile that cheers ...
UPDATE: We are so excited to share that Emanuel has found his forever family! To learn about other children still waiting for their forever family, ...
“Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Philippians 4:5 Sweet 2-year-old Jude is waiting for his forever family! Gentle and quiet, Jude loves playing with ...
AGCI’s VP of International Programs, Kiersten Luginbill, is currently in Gambella Ethiopia at our Hannah’s Hope partner home! Follow her journey to learn more about ...
AGCI’s VP of International Programs, Kiersten Luginbill, is currently in Gambella Ethiopia at our Hannah’s Hope partner home! Follow her journey to learn more about ...
2016 marks All God’s Children International’s 25th year of changing lives around the world! As we prepare to celebrate this milestone with our Celebration of ...
When little Samuel arrived at our Hannah’s Hope Haiti partner home, he was severely delayed in his development. Due to premature birth and malnourishment prior ...
Watch Joey’s video. Password: 2givehope Sweet Joey just turned 7 years old! Will you help us ensure that his next birthday is spent with his forever ...
It started with an e-mail. We Need Families. Julie and James Forrest had adopted through All God’s Children before, when they brought home, Judah, their ...
In anticipation of AGCI’s 25th anniversary in 2016, we’re digging through our archives for stories of hope from the past. Written by an AGCI adoptee, ...
Bulgaria has weighed heavy on Bethany Sutton’s heart since high school, when she traveled there for a mission trip. Fast-forward to today and Bulgaria is ...
Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit for the first time. Hosted in Nashville, Tennessee, the ...
Soojin Park, our Colombia Program Director has been traveling in country and shares this update. Just wanted to share my excitement about our Colombia program! Colombia ...
Curious about adoption? AGCI’s Julie Salwasser has answers to 6 more of your top adoption questions. Check out our first blog, “Your Top Ten Adoption ...
After airline challenges and delays, our team has arrived in China. While AGCI President Hollen Frazier participates in a training event for orphanage directors, the ...
Just starting your adoption journey? AGCI’s Director of Adoption, Julie Salwasser has the answers. Check out Julie’s responses to the most common questions about adoption ...
Sometimes you’re standing in a photo shop in downtown Burgas, Bulgaria. You’re listening to your translator, the nanny from the orphanage and the photographer all ...
Let go and let God. That’s what Angela Murray-Brent learned from the adoption of her 5-year-old son, Enoch. Angela, a special education teacher, and her ...
We are happy to debut the first in a series of new video podcasts from our Inquiry department, called AGCI Connections. This episode covers International ...
Meet Seble. Seble was a Special Mother for our Hannah’s Hope in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. After leaving her work at Hannah’s Hope, she started ...
Clinging to life by the hour, Dabens, a malnourished one-month-old infant, came into our care. Weighing just over 5 pounds, his survival looked bleak. Despite ...
For 20 years, Hannah’s Hope served 4,021 orphans in 6 countries. The care that orphans received meant the difference between life and death. Learn more.
Bozhidara’s biggest dream is to walk on her own. She has cerebral palsy caused by a massive brain hemorrhage that occurred shortly after her birth. ...
Some of you may have heard that the China Center for Children Welfare and Adoption (CCCWA) recently outlined new requirements for the eligibility and process ...
This report comes from the Ghana News Agency… Accra, Oct. 31, GNA – All God’s Children International, (AGCI) Ghana, on Thursday launched an Orphan Week, ...
The Fileccias did not consider themselves special, but just an ordinary family. Yet in 2003, God chose them to begin an extraordinary life journey. Trusting ...
With 50 stands across 16 states, Ava Forrest, a nine-year-old from North Carolina, raised funds to support orphans living at Hannah’s Hope. The fundraiser was Ava’s ...
Mikiyas is lost in the gap. His earliest years of life were spent in a government orphanage without stimulation, medication, love or hope. Mikiyas was ...
Team Update by Lani Another great day of serving those who are serving orphans every day. After another amazing breakfast of pancakes and fresh fruit, ...
Mission Team Update by Meagan Richardson Well day 3 was successful! Murals were painted ALL over the house (including the outside) for the children to ...
Last night I enjoyed my first dumpling restaurant in China. I believe Gongzhan said their were nearly 100 different types. The only experience I have ...
Kiersten, leading our Ethiopia team, shares the following update: “We’re in Ethiopia!” shouts Ava, our youngest teammate after finally settling into our seats on the ...
From Tiffany Williams, China Program Manager We have exciting news to share for our China adoption and orphan care program. All God’s Children International has ...
The following is the first report from our team serving in Haiti this week… Little white homes and businesses dot the landscape and increasingly tumble ...
All God’s Children International has had the unique opportunity to join over 2,000 other church leaders and adoption, orphanage care, and foster care professionals and ...
It is a sad time in the world of international adoption. Russia has closed to adoption for political reasons, other countries have closed to adoption ...
Congressman Jim McDermott (D-Washington) congratulated Dan and Annie Wilson of Seattle, Washington, this week for receiving the 2012 Angels in AdoptionTM award. McDermott nominated the ...
Embrace Missions participant Bessie Barth reports on the recent trip to China… As Music Therapists, we were able to spend time observing the fabulous educational ...
The following is an update from Guatemala900, which advocates for the remaining children of the Guatemalan adoptions that were begun before 2008. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...
Jana Murphy who was adopted from Bulgaria through All God’s Children International, qualified to represent Canada in swimming for the Paralympics in London. The Paralympics ...
By Kate McDodsonHaiti Case Manager After a chaotic experience at the Port au Prince airport, the team from Lawrenceville First Baptist Church in Georgia arrived ...
By Andrea Montano, Sagebrush Team Member. Days 3 and 4 of the Sagebrushers work on the orphanage have been phenomenal! The work expectations for the ...
By Julie Salwasser On Saturday, after celebrating Ethiopian Christmas with the children at Hannah’s Hope, our team had the privilege of visiting the Juvenile Rehabilitation ...
By Julie Salwasser and Hollen Frazier. “Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord” Psalm 127:3 We made a preliminary visit to Hedase Elementary School on ...
By Julie Salwasser, AGCI International Program Development. Yesterday, Saturday, January 7, was my first Ethiopian Christmas and it was so special! Of course it is ...
The first half of AGCI’s mission team to Ethiopia arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday. Remaining team members will arrive on Saturday morning. The team, ...
