AWAA Families Reflect on their Holiday Traditions

by Leah Rockey As last week closed out the Lunar New Year with the Lantern Festival, we heard from several…

The December 2022 Mission Trip to Ethiopia: An Experience of Authentic Joy

By Christie McMillan “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of…

Celebrating Chinese New Year with the Begeman Family

Throughout our 29 years of ministry serving families and vulnerable children around the world, we have had the joy of…

Christmas Gifts and Supplies for Haiti

By Aimee Wilson, Program Director As we shared in a recent Haiti update, due to political unrest, increased violence, and…

The Irwin Family Celebrates Chinese New Year

Today, we’d like to introduce you to the Irwin family, who adopted through America World’s China program. Below, Leslie Irwin…

Ideas for Incorporating Your Child’s Culture into Your Family: Chinese New Year

By Leah Rockey Does integrating a new culture into your family ever feel overwhelming? Perhaps during your home study or…

Lunar New Year Celebrations

By Leah Rockey, Assistant Director If you have adopted from China or celebrate Lunar New Year within your family, you…

The Adoption Journey Continues

An Update on the Hale Family In 2021, we told the story of Martin and Emily in our blog. They…

2022: A Year in Review

We close out 2022 with hearts full of gratitude. Life after the pandemic continues to be challenging for all people…

Caring for the Children and Their Families after They Come Home

By Jennifer Knight, Ohio Director of Social Services & Post Adoption Program Director For many years, America World has felt…