Category Archives: General
An Adoption Story
Thank you to the Vogler family for sharing their story!
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It’s hard to know just where God will lead a family that is ready and willing to serve Him…
Our “story” has had so many ups and downs, twists and turns that it would take several pages to write, so I will try to keep this brief [...]
Red Threads for Adoption Fundraising
Parents might want to take a look at the “Red Threads” website — idea on using clothing to raise funds for adopting families and get the word out about international adoption: https://www.redthreadslove.com
“Life or Death” from World Magazine
Please take time to read the following article by Jamie Dean originally published in World Magazine. View article at World Magazine.
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GREENVILLE, S.C.—When an Ethiopian woman found an abandoned baby girl on the steps of a government building outside the capital city of Addis Ababa in 2008, she reported the discovery to local [...]
Free informational webinar
FREE WEBINAR: Another 2 webinars are scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2011 at 7 pm EST and for Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 7 pm EST for anyone who would like to get general information about CWA and adoptions from Russia or Ethiopia. Because of limited space, registration is required. If you are interested in attending, [...]
Training Opportuity for Friends of Adoptive Families
Lutheran Social Services of WI and UP presents a webinar by Elisabeth O’Toole:
What Adoptive Parents Would Like You To Know About Adoption
Topic: Welcoming Relatives and Friends Into Adoption
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm CST
Cost: Free
LSS of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is hosting a webinar offering information and tools to help adoptive parents involve their [...]
Thoughts on Language
Thank you to Mary Collins for allowing us to share some of her thoughts on language. This jives with our experience as well. As you work through these issues that inevitably arise, please keep in mind that Kathy Killough, the CWA counselor, is available to talk with. She has tons of experience both as a [...]
Free Adoption Webinar
FREE WEBINAR: Another webinar is scheduled for Monday, August 1, 2011 at 7 pm EST for anyone who would like to get general information about CWA and adoptions from Russia or Ethiopia. Because of limited space, registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please email Emily Beddingfield with your full name and contact [...]
The Hurlburt Family
Thanks to Trish Hurlburt for her insights from their 1st trip to Ethiopia!
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Are we there yet? The dreams of seeing Ethiopia and meeting our children were becoming just that….dreams. Then, one day, we finally heard the glorious words….”We received your court date”! After all this time waiting, we finally were able to [...]
Free Adoption Webinar
FREE WEBINAR: Another webinar is scheduled for July 19, 2011 at 7 pm EST for anyone who would like to get general information about CWA and adoptions from Russia or Ethiopia. Because of limited space, registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please email Emily Beddingfield at emilyb@cwa.org with your full name [...]
Tomilee Harding Retires as Chief Executive Officer of CWA
This message comes from CWA founder and CEO Tomilee Harding:
“As of June 30, 2011, I will retire as CEO of Christian World Adoption. I will continue to act as a consultant and participate in special projects. Robert Harding will continue as President and CEO of Christian World Foundation.
Anita Thomas will assume the position [...]
