Ulices came to our home at 9 years old, his journey didn’t begin easily, but there was hope. Healing takes time, and at Forever Changed International, that process is met with patience, love, and consistent support. Through a stable environment and caring relationships, Ulises was able to slowly grow in confidence and begin to trust again. Over...

In Guatemala, during Holy Week, the streets are filled with colorful alfombras, art carpets made of aserrín (sawdust), flowers, and devotion. Each one is carefully created, only to be walked over hours later. It’s a beautiful reminder: what is offered to God doesn’t need to last forever to have meaning, it simply needs to be given with love. At...

Have you ever witnessed a moment when everything changes? Not gradually, but in a way that completely shifts the direction of a life. At Forever Changed International, we see moments like that more often than you might expect. Karla is one of them. When Karla arrived with her younger sister, Joselin, her condition was heartbreaking. At nine years...

Last week, Nayeli, who is now in her last year of school, presented her Life Project at school. She did an amazing job creating a display that showed who she is and what she dreams of for the future. Her project included the Eiffel Tower, because one of her biggest dreams is to travel to France one day. She also shared that she hopes to become a...

Last week, Dr. Seuss Day was celebrated around the world, reminding us of the joy that stories and imagination bring to children everywhere. Our children love spending time together reading, sharing books, and discovering new stories. When we asked Elizabeth what her favorite Dr. Seuss book is, she quickly said Green Eggs and Ham! Just like the...

We are so grateful for the seven years Ana María, our psychologist, has been part of our team. Her work has made a meaningful impact in the lives of our children. Ana María helped bring an important shift in the way we approach learning by introducing the idea of a prepared environment. In this space, children learn through play, building skills...

I am pleased to share that Bradley Burck has joined Forever Changed International as our Director of Marketing and Development. Many of you know Bradley from our days together at All God’s Children. In 2008, when international adoptions in Guatemala closed, Bradley was by my side and was instrumental in launching Forever Changed International. Having him back on our team feels right, and the timing is perfect.

At Dorie’s Promise, our mission is to provide a warm, safe, and dignified environment for every child who arrives at our home. We understand that entering a new place can be overwhelming, especially for children who have faced difficult situations. That’s why our intake protocols are carefully designed to ensure each child feels welcome from the...