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What is Adoption

MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Adoption is the permanent, legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from a child’s birth parents to the adoptive parents. MBCH Children and Family Ministries places newborns in homes that have been pre-approved by MBCH CFM. ... [more]

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Changes to Adoption Law

MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Attention Missouri birth parents and adoptees: Missouri adoption law is changing! ... [more]

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Children Available for Adoption

MBCH Children and Family Ministries

There are hundreds of foster children in Missouri who are waiting for a forever family. The photos listed on this page are some of those whose care is managed by MBCH Children and Family Ministries. ... [more]

Kevin is Available for Adoption

MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Kevin is a 16 year old boy with blond hair and blue eyes. He has been in foster care for eight years. He is spunky, outgoing, and full of energy. He is friendly with others. He loves music and loves to sing and dance... ... [more]

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Love Perseveres

MBCH Children and Family Ministries

When I first met Anna, I transported her from a psychiatric hospital to a residential facility. During our trip, she opened up about how her mom’s boyfriend did bad things to her and her mom didn’t believe her.... ... [more]

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Ministry in Spite of Obstacles

MBCH Children and Family Ministries

I want to tell you about a fantastic person, Matthew Creath, and a ministering church, Parkway Baptist. Matthew is the minister of Administration and Education at Parkway Baptist Church... ... [more]

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November is National Adoption Month

MBCH Children and Family Ministries

Did you know there are many foster children in Missouri who need forever homes – someone to step up to the plate and adopt? ... [more]

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Sophia is Available for Adoption

Missouri Baptist Children's Home

Sophia is a cheerful, curious sometimes shy 15yo girl who can’t wait to find her forever family!  She desires a home where she feels safe, where she can be loved and  experience traditions and celebrate milestones... ... [more]

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The LIGHT House Adoption Program

The LIGHT House

The LIGHT House is a full service adoption agency licensed in the State of Missouri.  Since 1985, our experienced staff has facilitated hundreds of successful adoptions. ... [more]