Frequently Asked Questions

  • Although Homes of Love wholeheartedly supports the process of foreign adoption, the children we work with are not available for adoption. Our vision is to raise children into a generation of young people who will remain in their home country and be godly contributors to their society and culture. 

  • Homes of Love accepts contributions through cash, checks, and securities. You may also provide a gift using a debit or credit card or automatic bank withdrawal. We invite you to join our mailing list and register for The Village to become a regular contributor. Thank you for your partnership!

  • Yes! HOL is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your gifts are 100% tax deductible.

  • We take a holistic approach to raising children, responding to both their immediate needs and the challenges they may face over time. Depending on each child’s specific needs, our approach includes medical and dental care, educational support, emotional and spiritual care, access to healthy meals, clothing and personal items, and a safe and loving home.

  • The number of children in each home is limited and varies according to parental input and the individual needs of the children.

  • While we no longer offer a traditional sponsorship program, there are still meaningful ways to walk alongside the children and families we serve. Monthly donors can connect with a particular Homes of Love family, get to know them, and pray for them regularly.

    We also offer our Higher Education Partnership Program, which connects partners in the U.S. with a Homes of Love college student from one of our families. Partners have the opportunity to walk alongside their student throughout this important season of life, providing encouragement, prayer, and financial support as they pursue their education and prepare for their future.

  • Homes of Love (HOL) is a non-denominational faith-based organization.

  • Yes! We’d love to connect with you. Volunteer opportunities are available occasionally in our Knoxville, TN office and, less frequently, through international trips. Fill out our Get Connected form to learn more.

  • Generally, initial costs to establish a home are $2,500. Monthly expenses can range per home, depending on the number of children who reside there. The weighted average to care for one child is about $250/month.

  • When possible, we place siblings together.

  • Although we operate from Knoxville, TN, we do not transport children outside of their home country. There are many safety and legal reasons for this. Our focus is on raising children in safe and loving homes within their own culture and community.

  • We are constantly humbled by the work God is doing in the lives of Homes of Love children! Across all three countries, there are many testimonies of protection, growth, and life change. Children in our programs have gone on to get married, learn important trades, attend higher education, and start their own Christian families.