Interested in fostering, adopting, or supporting those who do? Here are just a few Mississippi ministries that focus on adoption, foster care, or simply helping every child achieve a better future.
Hearts of Compassion
Hearts of Compassion is a ministry of Colonial Heights Baptist Church that supports Christ‑centered foster and adoptive families through prayer, encouragement, and financial assistance. Grounded in James 1:27, HOC helps families meet practical needs and walk faithfully through the adoption journey. Each year, the HOC5K raises awareness and funds for the Adoption Fund, providing grants and no‑interest loans to families. This year’s race is November 8, welcoming runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages. Through events like the HOC5K and year-round care, Hearts of Compassion reflects God’s heart for the fatherless and strengthens families called to care for them.
Lifeline Children’s Services:
Rewritten by the gospel
In a world where millions of children remain vulnerable and without families, Lifeline Children’s Services stands as a beacon of hope. Founded in 1981, Lifeline has grown into the largest evangelical child welfare and adoption agency in the United States, driven by a mission to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children and equip the body of Christ to live out James 1:27.
At the heart of Lifeline’s ministry is adoption. With programs in domestic adoption, international adoption, and foster care, Lifeline adoptions are designed to walk alongside Christian missional families, offering resources, training, and spiritual support as they welcome children into their homes.
Lifeline’s approach is deeply relational, prioritizing the needs of both the child and the birth family, and emphasizing the eternal impact of placing children in loving, gospel-centered homes.
With active programs in 18 countries and a legacy of placing more than 3,000 orphaned children into families, Lifeline continues to expand its reach and deepen its impact. Their work doesn’t stop at placement, though. Lifeline’s ministry also includes pregnancy counseling, family preservation, and strategic partnerships that serve children globally.
In every adoption story, Lifeline sees the redemptive hand of God, setting the lonely in families, restoring hope, and building legacies of love. This National Adoption Month, Lifeline invites communities to answer the call, support the mission, and be part of a movement that rewrites the story of lives forever.
Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi
Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi seeks to bring healing to Mississippi’s children and youth who have been victims of neglect, abuse, or human trafficking. By the end of their time with us, we hope each child experiences restored relationships, love within an adoptive family, or flourishes in life independently.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings International Children and Family Services is a domestic and international adoption agency that has been licensed in the state of Mississippi since 1988. The mission statement is “Promoting life and new beginnings for children, birth mothers, and families through parenting education and adoption.” New Beginnings is Hague Accredited to provide international adoption services, with an adoption program in the country of Poland that has already welcomed many children home. Though the total number of international adoptions into the U.S. has continually decreased over the last 20 years, the need for adoptive families for these precious children remains crucial. New Beginnings is committed to helping children find forever families through international adoption. New Beginnings also has an active domestic adoption program and a home study program that provides domestic and international home study and post-placement services to families throughout the state through our network of licensed social workers.
Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth:
Bringing hope through foster care
At Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, we believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and supportive home. Through our foster care and post-adopt programs, we recruit, train, and support families who open their hearts and homes to children in need. Our goal is to provide stability and healing for children and sibling groups who have experienced trauma, while working toward family reunification or adoption when possible. Foster parents receive specialized training and ongoing guidance to ensure they are equipped to meet each child’s emotional and developmental needs. Together, we can bring hope when children need it most. If you’ve ever felt called to make a difference, fostering a child may be your opportunity to transform a life and your own. Learn more at SunriseMS.org or contact us at info@scscy.org.