Adoption is a complicated and yet beautiful journey with many trials and joys, and it often calls upon every emotion. Therefore, adoptive parents must be properly equipped to wisely discern what is best for their families when it comes to making adoption decisions.

Lighting the Way is a one-day seminar to help equip families for all aspects of the adoption process.  The workshop is led by HIA board members Suzanne Faske and Teresa Blake, and is held at the Faske's home.  Suzanne is the mother of 20 children, 18 of whom were adopted.  Teresa Blake is mother to six children, four of whom were adopted.

The adoption workshop will cover topics such as:

• Is adoption the right choice for your family?
• A Biblical Approach to Adoption
• Domestic vs. International Adoption
• The Adoption Process
• What to Expect - preparing yourself and your family for
  • Feelings of fear and anticipation
  • Cultural differences
  • Traveling abroad
  • Life in an orphanage
  • Language barriers
  • Attachment and bonding issues
  • Medical concerns
  • Special needs children
  • Immigration
  • Financial aspects of different types of adoptions
  • The blessings and challenges beyond the day your child comes home
  • And much more!

Please contact us if you are interested in attending or learning more!