Across the United States
As we observe Sanctity of Human Life Day, we are reminded that every person—born and unborn—has immeasurable worth. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the dignity of human life and presents an opportunity to reflect on how we, as individuals and as a community, can support vulnerable children through foster care and adoption.
A Call to Action
The sanctity of human life calls us to recognize that every child deserves a safe and loving home. Unfortunately, thousands of children enter the foster care system each year, facing uncertainty and loss. As people who believe in the inherent value of life, we have an opportunity to stand in the gap for these children and provide them with stability, love, and hope.
How Foster Care and Adoption Align with Sanctity of Life Values
1. Affirming the Worth of Every Child
Whether a child enters the system due to neglect, abuse, or other hardships, their value is not diminished. Foster care and adoption affirm that every child is precious and deserves to be nurtured in a safe and loving environment.
2. Providing Hope and Healing
Just as we advocate for the unborn, we are also called to advocate for children who need families. Opening our homes to foster or adoptive children is a tangible way to express the belief that every life is valuable and worth fighting for.
3. Living Out the Gospel
Scripture calls us to care for orphans and widows in their distress (James 1:27). Foster care and adoption reflect God’s heart for redemption and His desire to place the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6).
How You Can Get Involved
• Pray – Ask God to give you a heart for children in need and seek His guidance on how you can be involved.
• Support – Encourage and assist foster and adoptive families in your church or community through practical help and emotional support.
• Engage – Consider fostering, adopting, or becoming an advocate for children in the system.
A Message of Hope
Sanctity of Human Life Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a call to action to uphold the dignity of life at all stages. As we work to protect the unborn, let us also remember those children who need families to champion their worth and provide them with the love they deserve.
If you’re considering how you can make a difference, reach out to local foster care agencies or faith-based organizations committed to serving vulnerable children. Together, we can affirm the value of every life—one child at a time.
