Adoption
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IGNIS Community is back in North Korea!
IGNIS Community is back in the DPRK! After five long years of waiting, we are thrilled to reunite with our North Korean, DPRK(The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) counterparts. However, during this time, the country has undergone many changes, including personnel shifts. As a result, IGNIS team will need to invest time, effort, and trust Continue reading
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CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocates) for children
Advocate for Children Lend your voice. Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Volunteers work with child welfare professionals, educators and service providers to ensure that judges have the information they need to make the most well-informed decisions for each Continue reading
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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Foster Parent in Texas
How to become a foster parent in Texas Becoming a foster parent in Texas is a process that requires the completion of several steps. Becoming a foster parent includes attending an orientation, completing required training, and passing a background check. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent in Texas, please contact your local Continue reading
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9 Dos and Don’ts About Writing Letters to Your Sponsored Child
The question our sponsorship staff encounters most frequently is, “Can I write my sponsored child?” This is a fantastic question! It shows that you take your sponsorship seriously — often sending positive thoughts or prayers to your sponsored child, and wondering how he or she is doing. Your desire to connect with your sponsored child is one Continue reading
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Every child deserves a loving home, Holt International
Who is Holt International? Holt International is a Christian organization that provides care and support to many of the world’s most vulnerable children. We empower families to overcome poverty, care for children in orphanages and unite children with families through adoption. Holt pioneered the modern practice of international adoption in 1956 and continues to be the leading Continue reading
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IKAA International Gatherings
Since the Korean War, over 200,000 international adoptions have taken place from Korea. The International Korean Adoptees Associations (IKAA) creates opportunities for Korean adoptees to establish meaningful connections, share information, and acknowledge our lived experiences as individuals and as a community. The IKAA Network was the first of its kind, bringing together adoptee organizations from around the Continue reading
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Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting actions to prevent child abuse and neglect. Established in 1983, this observance encourages communities to support families and ensure the safety and well-being of children across the country. Understanding Child Abuse Child abuse encompasses various forms of maltreatment, Continue reading
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Empowering Youth Through Mentorship: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, but not all children have the support system they need to thrive. This is where Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) steps in. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, BBBS is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise Continue reading
Teens Connect The World: Brain, Children and Love 