John & Blanca Baker | Sibling Adoption

Blanca Baker
Blanca Baker Louisville, Kentucky

Hello! We are John & Blanca Baker, and we are looking to adopt two siblings from Colombia!

We have been married for 6 years and we have long been desiring to grow our family, whether naturally or through adoption. In 2021, we learned we would not be able to conceive naturally without significant medical intervention. Given the significant need for adoptive parents, we decided it would be a better choice for our family to invest in becoming a home for children who desperately need one. We also rejoice in the fact that God has shown his love to us by redeeming us and adopting us into his family through Christ. We are deeply grateful to be able to present the love of Christ to others through adoption, and we cherish the opportunity to display the steadfast love of God to whichever children the Lord would entrust to us. After learning the need for couples to adopt siblings in Colombia, we decided to commit to adopting a sibling group.

Why Colombia? 

We know that there is a need to adopt children all over the world. However, there a few reasons why we decided to adopt from Colombia specifically. First, there are many children in Colombia who need families, and many of these are siblings. We are hoping to adopt two siblings! Second, we have felt that the Lord has uniquely positioned us to adopt well internationally. Based on both our experiences and family connections, we felt that adopting from Colombia would be a great way to proclaim the gospel there. Third, we both speak Spanish, and Blanca has family from Colombia. Finally, we hope to serve as missionaries in Latin America in the near future, so Colombia seemed like a perfect fit for our family.

How far are you in the adoption process?

We started the process in August 2021. Our home study has been approved and we are making headway with the Colombia dossier. While we do not know for sure when the process will be finished, we are hoping that we should be close to finalizing the adoption by mid-2023.

How much support are you raising? 

The total cost for the adoption is $40,000 and $17,000 has already been paid for. Now, We are raising the remaining $23,000. The Lord has been kind and provided so much already! We have been given 2 matching grants, totaling to $7000! For every dollar given toward the matching grants, the Orphan Care Alliance and Lifesong provide an equal donation, up to the total matching grant amount. For example: If you give $50 to the adoption, the partner also contributes $50. As always, any gift given toward the matching grant is tax-deductible.

How can we pray for you?

1. Pray for the two children in Colombia whom we would adopt. Pray for their health and their caretakers. Above all, pray that they would trust in Christ and his steadfast love.

2. Pray for us, that we would be diligent in completing paperwork and each remaining task for the adoption.

3. Pray that we would trust in the Lord and his timing throughout the process.

4. Pray that Christ would be glorified throughout each step in our adoption journey.


STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Baker 10274”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card
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Raised to date by 29 people
 of  $23,000
Campaign Ended

My Story

Hello! We are John & Blanca Baker, and we are looking to adopt two siblings from Colombia!

We have been married for 6 years and we have long been desiring to grow our family, whether naturally or through adoption. In 2021, we learned we would not be able to conceive naturally without significant medical intervention. Given the significant need for adoptive parents, we decided it would be a better choice for our family to invest in becoming a home for children who desperately need one. We also rejoice in the fact that God has shown his love to us by redeeming us and adopting us into his family through Christ. We are deeply grateful to be able to present the love of Christ to others through adoption, and we cherish the opportunity to display the steadfast love of God to whichever children the Lord would entrust to us. After learning the need for couples to adopt siblings in Colombia, we decided to commit to adopting a sibling group.

Why Colombia? 

We know that there is a need to adopt children all over the world. However, there a few reasons why we decided to adopt from Colombia specifically. First, there are many children in Colombia who need families, and many of these are siblings. We are hoping to adopt two siblings! Second, we have felt that the Lord has uniquely positioned us to adopt well internationally. Based on both our experiences and family connections, we felt that adopting from Colombia would be a great way to proclaim the gospel there. Third, we both speak Spanish, and Blanca has family from Colombia. Finally, we hope to serve as missionaries in Latin America in the near future, so Colombia seemed like a perfect fit for our family.

How far are you in the adoption process?

We started the process in August 2021. Our home study has been approved and we are making headway with the Colombia dossier. While we do not know for sure when the process will be finished, we are hoping that we should be close to finalizing the adoption by mid-2023.

How much support are you raising? 

The total cost for the adoption is $40,000 and $17,000 has already been paid for. Now, We are raising the remaining $23,000. The Lord has been kind and provided so much already! We have been given 2 matching grants, totaling to $7000! For every dollar given toward the matching grants, the Orphan Care Alliance and Lifesong provide an equal donation, up to the total matching grant amount. For example: If you give $50 to the adoption, the partner also contributes $50. As always, any gift given toward the matching grant is tax-deductible.

How can we pray for you?

1. Pray for the two children in Colombia whom we would adopt. Pray for their health and their caretakers. Above all, pray that they would trust in Christ and his steadfast love.

2. Pray for us, that we would be diligent in completing paperwork and each remaining task for the adoption.

3. Pray that we would trust in the Lord and his timing throughout the process.

4. Pray that Christ would be glorified throughout each step in our adoption journey.


STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Baker 10274”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card
Read more

Comments

$75

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Nov 22, 2022

“Praying 🙏”

$200

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Nov 8, 2022

“John and Blanca, We're excited to see how the Lord is expanding your family! May he bless you richly; may he fill you with his love and strength and peace. Love, Steve and Susan”

$100

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Nov 6, 2022

“With much love. Mete, Ruddy, and Zoey”

$250

Diane

Nov 4, 2022

$4,000

Offline Donation

Nov 4, 2022

$6

Ericia

Nov 3, 2022

“So excited for you guys! Cheering you both on!! Can't wait to see what the Lord does through you both! -Ruth D.”

$7,000

Offline Donation

Nov 3, 2022

$6

Ericia

Nov 2, 2022

“So excited for you guys! I am cheering you both on and I am excited to see what the Lord does through you and your family! Love you guys! -Ruth D.”

$1,000

Tim & Chris

Nov 1, 2022

“To John and Blanca Baker from Tim & Chris”

$2,045

Lindsay

Oct 26, 2022

$735

Jorge

Oct 25, 2022

“This is so exciting! We are so happy to know that the adoption process is moving forward and that you will be parents soon! We pray that God will give you strength and wisdom during the process, as well as for you to feel His love and joy. We miss you!”

$1,000

Hidden

Oct 24, 2022

$200

Juan

Oct 22, 2022

$100

Grace

Oct 22, 2022

“A beautiful story. Prayers for a beautiful future.”

$1,050

Hidden

Oct 21, 2022

“From Lisselott Ortiz”

$500

Chris and Hanna

Oct 21, 2022

“Praying for you all and the children God brings!”

$2,000

Ryan & Sunni

Oct 19, 2022

“We are soooo excited for you both!”

$50

Sien-Ven

Oct 19, 2022

“May God bless your growing family!”

$1,000

Ellen

Oct 19, 2022

“Praying for your sweet family, Blanca! Ellen (Klitgaard) Whitehorn, JW, and Esther”

$100

Sandy

Oct 19, 2022

“Many blessings on the process of your adoption. Xoxo. Sandy, Jon and Dutch”

$100

Sally

Oct 19, 2022

“Praying God’s richest blessings on your family!”

$100

Earl

Oct 19, 2022

“Best wishes for little ones. Earl & Ronda Herbez”

$50

Claudia

Oct 19, 2022

“So excited for you both! We will keep you in our prayers”

$100

Kat

Oct 19, 2022

“Praying continually for things you’ve requested and more; may our Lord bless your “becoming family”!”

$433

Kerry

Oct 18, 2022

“I am also passionate about adoption and love the country of Colombia. I’m a social worker in foster care and adoption and worked with a family who adopted a sibling set of four from Colombia! I’m very excited for you both and know the Lord will provide.”

$50

Hannah

Oct 18, 2022

“Love you guys and praying for you through this!!!”

$50

Jennifer

Oct 18, 2022

$2,000

Dan and Karen

Oct 18, 2022

“We love you”

$2,000

Mario

Oct 18, 2022

“Love you, Always.”