Happy Ethiopian New Year!

By Melinda Sallé, Ethiopia Project Director It is 2017 today in Ethiopia! Celebrate by making a gift to Bete Hosanna,…

Reflecting on China’s Decison

As we shared last week, the U.S. Department of State announced on Wednesday, September 4th, that “…beginning August 28, 2024,…

China Adoption Program Update

Yesterday afternoon, we received an email from the U.S. Department of State noting that they had received a notification from the…

Celebrating Our Journey Ahead

By Carley Barbee, America World Adoptive Mom We each have been drawn to adoption since we were children, Trey by…

Expanded Adoption Training Curriculum

In early 2021, America World launched our Anchored in Hope training for prospective adoptive families. This 10-hour curriculum meets the…

Bete Hosanna Summer Trip Update

By Melinda Salle, Development Project Coordinator I am so excited to be able to share this encouraging update from Ethiopia….

On This Day, THIRTY Years Ago…

On August 1st, 1994, Brian and Renee Luwis first left for China to hold and bring home their newly adopted…

The Adoption Book She Had Been Looking for

An Interview with author and America World social services client, Megan Portman Moore Nothing can truly prepare someone for parenthood,…

Feel Great About Blowing Up Your Money

By Jonathan Jackson, Owner and Operator of BOOM Fireworks, which benefits Bete Hosanna We adopted our son, Henry, from China…

Leave Behind Your Preconceived Notions

An interview with Sarabeth Wheeler, an America World Affiliate Board Member Meet Sarabeth Wheeler and her son, Maverick! Sarabeth and…