Adoptive Families Blog

If you love Amazon Prime, you're not alone. Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has found that there are 90 million Prime members in the U.S. This means that around 77% of all households in the nation have Amazon Prime!* 

Today, Lifetime is sharing some exciting Amazon news. If you've never heard of their AmazonSmile program before, it's a great way to support the Lifetime Adoption Foundation every time you shop. Once you complete their simple set-up process, your donation happens automatically. Plus, it doesn't cost you anything to set up!

What a great reason to do some online shopping! Read on to get all the details.

Did you know that today is "Giving Tuesday"? According to GivingTuesday.com, this nationwide movement is in its sixth year, and is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the popular shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season when people start to think about their holiday and end-of-year giving. Recognized by the hashtag #GivingTuesday, this has evolved into a movement that celebrates and supports giving.

Keep reading to discover how you can support and give back to adoption this Giving Tuesday!

Many of you are probably already familiar with the popular clothing brand, LuLaRoe. Or, maybe you're currently obsessed with LuLaRoe and own several of their items!

Known for their "buttery-soft" leggings and brightly-printed dresses, LuLaRoe apparel can be purchased at fun in-person gatherings and online pop-up boutiques. It's sold by a network of LuLaRoe fashion retailers across the country. 

LuLaRoe clothing is made of high-quality material, so it's very comfortable. Plus, their leggings, shirts, skirts, dresses, and kimonos can be used as the anchor of an outfit and built on to create many different ensembles. Pictured here is the Julia style; a knee-length, form-fitting knit dress. 

Lifetime is excited to share information with you about a wonderful opportunity to support adoption when you purchase LuLaRoe this month! 

Did you know that tomorrow is national 'Make a Difference Day'? On October 28th, volunteers across U.S. unite for Make A Difference Day, the largest single-day of service nationwide annually. This day was founded in 1992, with the goal of improving the lives of others. 

Tomorrow, consider giving back to the cause of adoption. The nonprofit organization Lifetime Adoption Foundation supports children, women, and families in domestic open adoption. They provide support to birth mothers through scholarships, food, clothing, and assistance with other needs. The Foundation also provides adoption grants to hopeful adoptive parents. Every contribution (no matter how small) will make a difference in the lives of children, birth mothers, and adoptive parents.  Keep reading to learn how you can contribute!

Seven women from across the U.S. have just begun their spring college semester with a scholarship from Lifetime Adoption Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit organization which awards scholarships and educational assistance to women who have made an adoption plan for their child.

A great way to bless a birth mom who's created an adoption plan for her child is by donating to a non-profit organization, such as the Lifetime Foundation. Learn about the current donation needs of the Lifetime Foundation and how you can help today!

Here's why TODAY is the day to empty that Amazon cart you've been saving: Amazon is celebrating its #1 ranking in customer satisfaction by the ACSI!

There's still time to make a positive impact in the life of a birth mother, with your tax-deductible donation to the Lifetime Adoption Foundation! Funded only by private donors, the Lifetime Adoption Foundation helps women who are lovingly choosing or considering adoption for a child, as well as offer support to birth mothers after the adoption process. As you can see in these photos, your help goes a long way to bless those called to adoption!

The Lifetime Adoption Foundation is always in need of donations of small, travel-size toiletries to fill our "labor bags." Discover how your donations actively help pregnant women who have an adoption plan.

We often hear from adoptive families that they would like to do something for birth mothers. But what can possibly equal the gift they gave - their child?

Many birth mothers have benefited from Lifetime Foundation Education Scholarships. They have far more birth mothers apply every semester than they can possibly fund. All are worthy, all have given the gift of a child, and all are seeking to better their lives through education.