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Paul and Susan were both Pastor’s kids before they met and got married. Before moving to Redding, California, they pastored a church and lived in Florida for 22 years. They always wanted to have a family with lots of kids. If you are considering adoption we hope Paul and Susan’s words will give you a […]
When a woman finds herself in an unexpected pregnancy, the emotions can be overwhelming. Many women feel that they aren’t in a position to parent a child, but they don’t want to have an abortion. The other option they often hear about is adoption: allowing another family to provide a home for their child. About […]
An adoption is a beautiful option, not only for a woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy but also for families who desire to raise a child. Although every adoption process is as unique, there are a few things that tend to be routine. Whether you are interested in adoption or looking to learn more, here […]
Imagine it’s two days before Christmas Eve. You’re 21 years old, homeless, and pregnant. You don’t know what to do now. You don’t know where to turn, who to turn to, or where to go. As a young expecting mother, you can’t find the pregnancy resources you need to survive, like shelter or care. By […]
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary this year, we are celebrating 10 years of serving and empowering women. 10 years of saving lives, inspiring hope and compassion, and following God’s call to love the mother and protect the child. Looking forward to this year, we have so much in store as our mission continues and our vision grows. Here are […]
Our Favorite Stories from the Tokyo Olympics: Adopted Athletes and their Families By Diane Ferraro, CEO Who would have known that the 2020 Olympics (taking place in 2021) would shine a spotlight on the beauty of adoption? Our ministry’s headquarters in Colorado Springs is just minutes from the US Olympic Training Center, and we’ve been cheering for local hero/Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long […]
Why She’s Passionately Pro-Life and Pro-Woman By Katie Doryland Diane Ferraro recently stepped into the role as the first female CEO at Save the Storks. She has been part of the team since 2018. Diane is a life-long pro-life advocate, largely because of her own story. She was adopted as a baby after her mother chose life for […]
Finding a forever family: How the pro-life movement can help change the cultural narrative of adoption By Brittany Smith When it comes to unplanned pregnancy, the most common choices for U.S. women are abortion or parenting. But there is a third option, one that is often left out of the conversation when discussing reproductive rights – adoption. In fact, less than 4 percent of unplanned […]
One mom’s story of Down syndrome adoption World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), is Saturday, March 21. The theme for this year is “We Decide” and it promotes the right for people with Down syndrome to fully participate in decision making for their lives. In celebration of WDSD we sat down to talk with Save the […]
Ethical Adoption: “It was all about my daughter, it wasn’t about me at all.” “When I first heard the word ‘adoption’ I got angry,” Jessica said. She was driving around town with her mom to talk about her unplanned pregnancy. They chose to take a drive so they could discuss the details openly, away from […]
Top 5 Ways to Get Involved in the Pro-life Movement By Brittany Smith An estimated 100,000 people participated in the 47th annual March for Life last week. Such numbers prove that pro-life support is alive and well across the nation. But once all the signs are put away, and everyone leaves D.C., what happens next? […]
Like most little girls, I imagined I’d be a mom when I grew up. The dream wasn’t lofty. It didn’t seem selfish or unattainable. It wasn’t like I wanted to be a princess, or the President. I just knew that being a mom was what I was called to do. Dolls, stuffed animals, pet cats […]
