Gift of Adoption - Georgia Chapter Events

On , we celebrate the stories that inspire us. Books have the power to change lives, just like adoption. Let’s give every child the gift of a story filled with love and safety. 📚

Andrew was adopted from the USA in 2023 by Tricia and Ryan. They shared this 18-month post-adoption update: “Andrew is a sweet, happy boy who loves life. He loves reading, being outside, and being silly with his family. He remains a morning person, loves animals, is very inquisitive and wants to know how things work, and he loves to eat. Andrew is shy with new people, but when you win a smile from him, it means a lot.”

Swinging into Spring! On the first day of this new season, we hope you and your families are enjoying warmer weather and outdoor fun.

Grace, pictured enjoying her time on the swing, was adopted from the USA in 2024 by Christina and Charles. They shared, “Grace was placed with us as a newborn, so we have witnessed her grow and change every day! She has a beautiful smile that brightens our world! She laughs and is saying ‘dada’ and ‘mama,’ she says ‘hi’ and ‘cat’ and ‘dog’. She loves to eat her green beans, peas, and spinach! Your generous donation has allowed us as a couple to enjoy the moments of parenthood that we prayed for so long to share with a child. We are so thankful and filled with so much joy raising this beautiful baby girl from a newborn and giving her the life her birth mother wanted for her and for us. It feels really good to know that people truly support this cause, because so many children and birth mothers need loving, dedicated parents who genuinely desire the blessing of parenthood, and Gift of Adoption and its donors believe in this.”

Siblings Johan (age 13) and Dana (age 3) were adopted from Colombia in 2024 by Hannah and Benjamin. Their parents shared, “When we chose to adopt internationally, the cost felt completely overwhelming and insurmountable. Receiving this grant will have a huge impact on the timing of our adoption and has already greatly increased our peace of mind. They are super sweet kids with a very strong bond between them. It's clear that Johan is incredibly attentive to his sister, as well as being an overall kind and intelligent boy. He is a very talented soccer player and is learning the saxophone. Dana is a very happy, expressive, and playful little girl. Adoption will give them the opportunity to experience the love and stability of a family. For Dana, this will be her first experience being part of a family. They will never fear being separated from each other again.”

Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you for making adoptions like Birdie's a reality. Your HEART for this mission is truly appreciated!

Birdie's parents write, "the gift of adoption is the opportunity to create a family built on unconditional love, resilience, and the shared journey of healing, growth, and belonging. It’s the chance to give a child the stability, support, and opportunities they may not have had otherwise, while also receiving the joy, perspective, and deep connection that comes from embracing and nurturing a child’s unique story." Birdie was adopted by Sarah and Rickey in 2024, allowing her to grow up with her biological older brother.

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Happy New Year from Gift of Adoption! We just crossed the milestone of $20 million in adoption assistance grants nationwide since our inception! Thanks to you, that $20 million has helped unite nearly 6,200 children with loving, permanent families. We are so grateful to our supporters who have changed the life trajectories of so many children. Cheers to 2025!

It is not too late to change a life by making a 2024 tax-deductible donation to Gift of Adoption. Your gift will ensure more children in vulnerable circumstances are adopted, giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive. Thank you for your generosity and your care for the children and families Gift of Adoption serves! To give a gift now, visit www.giftofadoption.org/donate.

Ezra was adopted in 2018 from Korea by Andrew and Sarah. In his recent 7-year-update, Andrew shared "Ezra is a joy-filled boy who loves to play with robots and cars. He continues to mature and learn, and he loves to help fix things. Ezra lost his first teeth this year. And he is now reading and learning at a record pace. Ezra and our family are eternally grateful to the Gift of Adoption community for making his adoption possible. Again, thank you!"

It's Giving Tuesday, a day to unleash the power of Radical Generosity! GOA has been issued a challenge: 50 donors giving $50 or more by the end of day unlocks a bonus of $1,000 from an anonymous donor. Will you be one of the 50? Your gift to our chapter ensures
that more children in vulnerable circumstances unite with loving, permanent families. These children can't wait!





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More than 200 teens find forever homes in Los Angeles County's National Adoption Day Just in time for the holidays, more than 200 children and their new families took part in the Los Angeles County court system's 25th annual Adoption Day ceremony.

"To us, the gift of adoption is saving a child from institutional life. Nikolai lived in an orphanage for his first years. He did not learn to speak and was failing to thrive. He is now interacting with our other children regularly. Nikolai communicates effectively with signs and is just starting to say some words. He has gained 5 pounds thanks to access to nutritious food. We strongly feel that while we are Nikolai's primary caregivers, our community of supporters, including Gift of Adoption's donors, are the true reason why he is home and well. While he is unable to understand that or vocalize his thanks at this time, we can see it through his growth and happiness. We all thank you." Nikolai was adopted in early 2024 by Rebekah and Jonathon with the help of a Gift of Adoption grant.

Happy World Adoption Day - November 9th, 2024!!! ❤️