Gift of Adoption Fund - Idaho Chapter

09/30/2026

As the leaves change and a new season begins, we’re celebrating a very special new chapter for sisters Kamah and Bendu. 🍂

After nearly four years in the international adoption process, their parents Betsy and Gordon finally welcomed the sisters home from Liberia in 2025. Along the way, monthly FaceTime calls helped them build a connection while they prepared their daughters’ rooms and dreamed of the day they could all be together.

A Gift of Adoption grant through the Carolinas Chapter helped support their adoption journey. This fall, we’re grateful for stories like theirs, and for the families, donors, and volunteers who help make new beginnings possible.

09/30/2026

IT'S ALMOST TIME! SAVE OCTOBER 16th 5:00-7:00pm..........

to join us at White Dog Brewing for a fun-filled Trivia Night celebrating community spirit and friendly competition! Whether you are a long-time supporter of Gift of Adoption or just curious about how we help children find their forever families, we’d love to see you there.

Round up a team of friends, family, or colleagues, or come ready to join a team on the spot! It’s all about fostering connections and celebrating the power of family—while testing your trivia knowledge to help provide funding needed to bring children home.

Where: White Dog Brewing
Date: Friday, October 16th

Don’t miss out! Please sign up using the link below so we can get a headcount for the space and trivia teams. We can’t wait to catch up with all of you!

👉 RSVP here:

09/16/2026

Mariah is a 16-year-old girl who has found a place to call home with grant family Stephanie and Tim of Michigan. Most teenagers who could benefit from adoption never find a permanent family. Many age out of care altogether without the kind of lasting family connection every young person deserves at any age. A grant from Gift of Adoption Michigan is helping clear the final obstacle standing between Mariah and the permanence she deserves.

The family says Mariah is, “a lovely girl. She finally feels at home and feels accepted for the first time. Mariah is very happy and feels loved. She is excited that she is finally happy and in a place where she feels safe.”

09/07/2026

Join us at White Dog Brewing for a fun-filled Trivia Night celebrating community spirit and friendly competition! Whether you are a long-time supporter of Gift of Adoption or just curious about how we help children find their forever families, we’d love to see you there.

Round up a team of friends, family, or colleagues, or come ready to join a team on the spot! It’s all about fostering connections and celebrating the power of family—while testing your trivia knowledge to help provide funding needed to bring children home.

Where: White Dog Brewing
Date: Friday, October 16th

Don’t miss out! Please sign up using the link below so we can get a headcount for the space and trivia teams. We can’t wait to catch up with all of you!

👉 RSVP here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/OEF/

08/27/2026

Rhyan was two days old when Meghan got an unexpected call and met her that very same evening. Meghan says, “Rhyan is the most amazing little girl. She is beginning to smile and coo, loves to be held and snuggled, and is a champ at tummy time.”

A grant from Gift of Adoption came at a critical moment and eased Meghan’s financial pressure, allowing her to be more present with Rhyan.

Rhyan was adopted from the U.S. in 2026.

08/14/2026

August, who his moms call Gus, was adopted from the U.S. in 2026 by Texas grant family Brittany and Constance.

The family says, “Gus, is a happy, curious baby. He loves whales and always picks the whale card out of his high contrast card set during tummy time. Bath time is a big hit as well. He is best friends with our mini dachshund, who has followed him everywhere from the minute we brought him home. They cuddle together and she is currently trying to teach him to play ball."

A grant from Gift of Adoption helped Brittany and Constance give August the stable, loving start he needs.

08/14/2026

Big news! We have officially moved our upcoming community gathering to October 16th.

Join us at White Dog Brewing for an evening of great conversation and community spirit. Whether you are a long-time supporter of Gift of Adoption or just curious about how we help children find their forever families, we’d love to see you there!

Our events are all about fostering connections and celebrating the power of family—and this night is no exception. Come learn more about our mission to provide the final funding needed to bring children home. 🏠❤️

-Where: White Dog Brewing
- New Date: Friday, October 16th

Don’t miss out! Please sign up using the link below so we can get a headcount for the space. We can’t wait to catch up with all of you.

👉 RSVP here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/OEF/

08/07/2026

Jailynn was adopted from the U.S. in 2026 by Wisconsin grant family Rebecca and Jason soon after she was born, welcomed into a family that had been waiting for her all along.

“Jailynn is the sweetest little girl. Her smile lights up the room, and she is so loved by everyone. She will be given opportunities to experience life to the fullest, and we will help her reach her dreams.”

A grant from Gift of Adoption helped make it possible for Jailynn to come home.

07/20/2026

06/29/2026

“Our sweet little Holland has already had so much growth since we picked him up and since we have been home. His balance is more stable, his speech has begun to develop, his bond with his siblings has grown, his love for animals is still growing! He absolutely wonderful and we couldn’t love him anymore! We are just so grateful that there are such generous people and groups of people that do so much good with their money. We want them to know that this grant was such a blessing to receive, and we are forever grateful that their hearts had the calling to help adoptive families with the financial burden that adoption can bring. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Holland was adopted from India in 2026 by Jill and Tyler with the help of a GOA grant. 💜