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CT on the Rising Christian Adoptions of Hard-to-Place Children
Christianity Today carries a solid article on Christians and adoption, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities presented with the increasing constrictions on inter-country adoption. The article’s title declares, “Adoptable Kids...
City Without Orphans
Christianity Today this month carries a great article on the work of Alliance member City Without Orphans of Fresno, CA. The young-but-robust ministry works towards a vision captured well by...
The Adoption Tax Credit Extension Is Now in a Bill
As previously highlighted, the adoption tax credit will be greatly limited if it is not extended by December 31. Recently, a bill to extend the credit was introduced. Supporters can...
Critique of Christian Adoption and Orphan Care
An individual with strong criticism for the Christian orphan care movement, David Smolin, oversaw creation of the current Journal of Christian Legal Thought. The Journal’s editor describes it as an opportunity...
Saving the Adoption Tax Credit
Many families that are willing to welcome a child into their home via adoption face a major barrier: costs. Even for families considering adoption from foster care, which typically costs...
Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman Receive Alliance 2012 “Defender of the Fatherless” Award
At Summit VIII, the Christian Alliance for Orphans presented the 2012 Defender of the Fatherless Award to Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. Alongside Steven’s famed music career, the couple...