Children of the World, Inc.

09/23/2026

I knew my wall would not remain bare for long. ❤️

After practicing adoption law for almost ten full years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of seeing hundreds of adoptions come to fruition. What an honor it is to play even a small part in these families’ journeys as they grow, open their hearts, and welcome these beautiful, wonderful children into their families.

Each picture on this wall represents a story, a journey, and a family forever changed by adoption. And I hope this wall continues to grow for many years to come. 🩷

I would love to add your picture to the wall! If you’re considering adoption or need adoption legal services, I would be honored to help you along the way.

09/12/2026

Although Children of the World is no longer providing home study services, the mission of serving adoptive families continues through Southern Shores Adoption Home Studies. We would be honored to provide compassionate, professional Home Studies, Home Study Updates, and Post-Placement services. We also prepare Court Investigation Reports required for Alabama relative and stepparent adoptions. If you live in Baldwin or Mobile counties, we'd love the opportunity to walk alongside you on your adoption journey.

08/16/2026

💙 💚What a beautiful way to celebrate 38 years of Children of the World! 💚💙

Yesterday was truly a day to remember! Thank you to everyone who traveled from across the country to celebrate the incredible children, families, friendships, and stories that have been woven together through the work of Children of the World over the past 38 years.

What a beautiful celebration of children from all over the world—and of the families who opened their hearts and homes to them. Seeing so many familiar faces, hearing the stories, sharing the memories, and watching generations of families come together was incredibly special.

A heartfelt thank you to the Board of Directors for all of your help in making today possible and for helping us create such a meaningful celebration. And to all of the staff who served Children of the World throughout the years, thank you for your dedication, compassion, hard work, and love for children and families. Your fingerprints are forever a part of this story.

Today was more than an event. It was a true celebration of 38 years of lives changed, families created, children loved, and God’s faithfulness through it all.

What a wonderful way to close this chapter of the Children of the World story—with gratitude, joy, laughter, hugs, memories, and so many of the people who made this journey so meaningful.

What a special day! What a beautiful memory! What a wonderful way to say goodbye to this chapter of an extraordinary story. 🌎❤️

06/30/2026

📢 Important Notice to Former Clients of Children of the World, Inc.

As Children of the World has concluded its operations, we want former clients to know that, in accordance with Alabama law, all agency adoption records have been transferred to and are securely maintained by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Office of Adoptions.

If you need information regarding your adoption file or have questions about accessing records, please contact the Alabama Office of Adoptions at:

📧 [email protected]

We are grateful for the opportunity to have served children and families for more than 30 years and appreciate the trust you placed in Children of the World throughout the years.

Thank you,
Janie Plaxco
Executive Director

05/28/2026

After years of serving adoptive families through Children of the World, we are excited to continue that work through a brand new business- Southern Shores Adoption Home Studies.

While Children of the World is no longer accepting new clients,
Southern Shores is here to provide the experienced, compassionate home study services families have come to trust.

05/21/2026

Dear Children of the World Family,

After more than 30 years of serving children and families, it is with a heart full of gratitude, reflection, and deep emotion that I announce the closing of Children of the World.

This decision has not come easily, nor without much prayer. For over three decades, Children of the World has been far more than an organization to me—it has been a calling from God.

When this journey first began, I could never have imagined the countless lives that would be touched, the families that would be formed, or the incredible ways God would move through this work. What began as an act of faith and obedience grew into a ministry dedicated to children, families, hope, and love. Time and again, I have witnessed God’s hand at work in extraordinary ways—opening doors when there seemed to be none, carrying families through difficult seasons, and bringing children into loving homes where they were deeply wanted and cherished.

For more than 30 years, it has been one of the greatest honors of my life to walk alongside families during some of their most meaningful moments. We celebrated new beginnings, stood together through challenges, prayed through uncertainties, and rejoiced in homecomings. We have witnessed miracles both big and small, and through it all, I have remained humbled that God allowed me to be part of something so much bigger than myself.

Children of the World was never simply about paperwork, programs, or process. It was always about people. It was about answering a calling to serve children, strengthen families, and reflect God’s love in tangible ways. Every child, every parent, every story mattered. Each one became part of the legacy of this ministry.

As I close this chapter, I do so with mixed emotions. There is sadness in saying goodbye to something that has shaped so much of my life, but there is also immense gratitude. I truly believe there are seasons for every calling, and I trust that just as God faithfully led me to begin this work, He is faithfully leading me through its closing.

But before we say goodbye, I want us to celebrate.

The story of Children of the World has never been about an agency—it has been about family. It has been about children finding homes, parents answering a calling to love, and lives forever changed through adoption. What better way to honor over 30 years of ministry than by gathering together to celebrate the beautiful families and countless adoptions that became the heart of this mission?

In celebration of the incredible adoption stories, lifelong connections, and the legacy of Children of the World, I warmly invite you to join us for our Adoption Celebration:

📍 Adoption Celebration
Saturday, August 15, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fairhope United Methodist Church

Whether Children of the World was part of your family’s journey, you served alongside us, prayed for this ministry, or supported this mission in any way, we would be honored to celebrate with you. Come reconnect, share memories, celebrate the lives touched through adoption, and give thanks together for all that God has done.

To every family who entrusted Children of the World with your journey—thank you. To every staff member, social worker, volunteer, partner, donor, advocate, and prayer warrior who supported this mission over the years—thank you. Your compassion, dedication, and faithfulness have changed lives in ways we may never fully know this side of Heaven.

While the doors of Children of the World may close, the impact of this ministry will continue. The children who found loving families, the parents whose lives were forever changed, and the generations shaped by those acts of love are part of a beautiful legacy that cannot be measured.

I leave this season with a grateful heart and deep peace, knowing that God has been faithful every step of the way. It has been one of the greatest blessings of my life to serve in this calling.

Thank you for allowing Children of the World to be part of your story. I hope to see you on August 15 as we celebrate all that God has done together.

With love, gratitude, and faith,
Pat Lee

05/11/2026

04/28/2026

One big, heartfelt thank you to our incredible local community. Because of you, we’ve been able to do so much good—and truly make a difference, one family at a time. Your support of our mission means more than we can put into words. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing up, for believing in this cause, and for helping us. We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

04/23/2026

None of this would be possible without our amazing venue and food sponsor, Southern Grove vineyard! We are so incredibly honored to be able to work with you and for your support with this organization. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

04/23/2026

In addition to participating in the tournament, these ladies deserve a big thank you for donating the Grand Prize— their beautiful Laissez les bon temps Rouler tiles, their tile bag, and the coordinating mat!! Thank you for supporting Children of the World as they support growing families through adoption!