We are doing GREAT.  It is hard for me to imagine that things will continue like this.  Jessica has no transitional issues other than not being accustom to “our” food so we try to eat Asian one day and American one day.   She is making strides in language and communication and has an amazing gift  to make her needs and wants known via sign and language.  I had imagined that by this point she would be getting frustrated with our inability to understand her, but that has not been the case because she makes herself understood.  This week’s new phrase: Hello, how are you? 

I can’t believe that it has been that long ago. Ty is not a baby just a young lady.  Ty is still doing great in school. Her team one first in the Battle of the Books this past week on the State level of the Beta Club. She is a super easy kid to raise.

Vivian is a wonderful little girl, and has brought us more joy and laughter than we ever imagined.  She fits perfectly in our family, and we’re so lucky to have her.  We were logged in during the big slow-down in China, so our wait went from (estimated) 6 months to 20 months to referral.  Children's Hope was wonderful along the way, and we were so lucky to have a good agency taking care of us in China.

Children's Hope International is happy to announce that as of December 14, 2007 we were officially accredited in the Russian Federation!

Children's Hope International is pleased to announce that as of December 14, 2007 we received official order #355 from the Ministry of Education, signed on December 14, 2007.  We also received an Accreditation certificate #31, issued on December 19, 2007 granting us authority to place children for adoption from within the territory of the Russian Federation. This accreditation will be non expiring.

Welcome our Newest Staff Member, Lorri Mast

Lorri has joined Children’s Hope International as an adoption consultant for the China program.  She grew up in Parkersburg, WV, and moved to Tennessee as a junior in high school.  Lorri attended college at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a Masters Degree’s in educational leadership and administration.  Lorri has taught 10 years in the public school system and is passionate about children and families.  In 2005, Lorri and her husband adopted their daughter, Ella, from China.  She is excited about bringing her experience with adoption to other families and is thrilled to be a part of the wonderful team at Children’s Hope International.

January is Orphan Sponsorship Month

Begin this year by making a difference in the life of an orphan.  There are currently 143 million orphans in the world.  There is an enormous need, but you can make a difference. 

The goal of the Child Sponsorship Program is to help you help children in need.  Through this program, you can provide a child with emotional and financial support that will help them grow up stronger, healthier, and happier.  As a sponsor, you will build a special relationship with an orphan and help bring hope for a better tomorrow.  Your monthly gift will benefit not just your particular orphan, but will also help the community in which he or she lives.  At Children's Hope International, we believe that to truly help a child we must work to better his or her environment.  To this end, your monthly sponsorship gift may provide nutrition, medical care, social opportunities, educational training, or other forms of aid, depending upon the needs of your particular orphan and the surrounding community.  We would love your partnership in the great task of bringing homes, health and hope for children in need.  Please click on the picture below to help today!