Show Hope

Franklin, TN

Leadership Parents / Parenting

Show Hope

There are millions of children in the world who have been orphaned.  This is a global issue. It crosses international borders, racial divides, and economic classes. It impacts children from every walk of life, and something must be done about it.  So, what’s standing between waiting children & loving families? While the needs of orphans are both varying and complex, Show Hope addresses key issues that need to be addressed, such as the financial barrier, the medical barrier and the knowledge barrier of adoption.

After having their own eyes and hearts opened to the needs of orphans and being personally impacted by adoption, Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman founded Show Hope in 2003. A faith-based nonprofit organization based in Franklin, Tennessee, Show Hope exists to care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption.

Mission

To care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption.

Impact

Because of amazing prayer partners, fundraisers, sponsors, and donors, our work has impacted the lives of thousands of children from all over the world.

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Every child needs a family.

We believe that each child has the inherent, God-given right to be a part of a loving, caring family. Our work is dedicated to restoring hope to millions of children who have been orphaned by breaking down barriers between waiting children and loving families. For us, a holistic approach in regard to the spectrum of care needed is crucial, ensuring that each stage of development and need is addressed.

Adoption Aid

Every year, countless individuals consider growing their family through adoption, but only a small percentage of those who consider adoption actually move forward. The financial barrier that exists within adoption is one of the main reasons for this. But there is hope, and there is help.

Medical Care Grants

Many children who have been orphaned live with medical needs, with limited access to adequate healthcare. And once home, rising medical costs and access to treatment can be overwhelming for families.

Pre+Post Adoption Support

The adoption journey doesn’t end on the day a child is welcomed home. Many children who have been adopted have experienced abuse, trauma, neglect, and early attachment injuries.

Student Initiatives

Students are today’s world-changers and the next generation of leaders. They will carry on the movement to care for orphans. Show Hope’s Student Initiatives exist to develop student leaders who will change the lives of children around the world—today.

Care Centers Legacy

For more than 12 years, Show Hope supported life-changing work in multiple Care Centers in China. In that time, thousands of children with acute medical and special needs were cared for and loved, and today, the legacy of that work continues through the children and families impacted by Maria’s Big House of Hope and the Care Centers in China.

How To Adopt

If you are beginning the adoption process or need help along the way, our resource HowToAdopt.org offers answers, insight, and guidance for your adoption journey.

Get Involved

  • PRAYER – Prayer is vital to Show Hope’s continuing work, so we humbly invite you to join us in asking for God’s provision and direction for today and the future.
  • DONATE – The need is great, but there is hope. How will you respond to the needs of orphans around the world? By donating, you are joining in the movement to restore hope to waiting children.
  • SPONSORSHIP – Show Hope’s sponsors are the bedrock of our work. Their monthly gifts go directly toward families being built through the help of our Adoption Aid grants.
  • FUNDRAISE -Fundraisers carry the message of Show Hope to the world, one community at a time. As a fundraiser, you raise resources and awareness in your community by utilizing your talents, gifts, and passions to speak up for children.