Education: Bachelors from Kentucky Wesleyan and Masters in Counseling from Western KY University, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Family: Lucy is a parent both through biology and adoption. Having internationally adopted older children, she is particularly passionate about the issues faced within orphanage settings, the trauma children experience, as well as educating prospective adoptive families on older child adoption.

Why do I work in adoptions? "I was the Adoption Program Coordinator for a large human services organization for several years, an experience which showed me that working in the adoption field was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I tried to get excited about other job offer, but only had a "sense of peace" about continuing in service to children and families. I knew God wanted me to continue this work. Founding an agency was a daunting experience, but God led me through it and helped me find just the right people to help me. After becoming licensed to provide adoption services, I applied for my non-profit status and was awarded with its recognition. ABI is also pursuing additional avenues of service to our communities." eMail Lucy

Education: Bachelor of Social Work degree from Brescia University

Family: Lydia is married to Anthony, and they have been blessed with 4 children - Amelia, Joseph, Giana, and Frankie.

Why do I work in adoptions? "I can't imagine a better use of my time than to have a role in bringing children that are in such need of homes to parents that are so ready to love a child. I truly believe that God has given me a gift greater than I could have asked for in placing me in this position, for this agency. Working for ABI, an agency so focused on building strong families, has been priceless for my children as they have been warmly welcomed into the function of the business. The mission, families, and work environment at ABI are the best and I feel very blessed to be part of this organization." eMail Lydia

Education: Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Brescia University

Family: Amy is married to Chad, and is the proud mother of two boys - Jacob and Tyler.

Why do I work in adoption? "I am happy to be a part of the ABI Team as it is an honor to work with families and a blessing to see parents and children united. I love the work I do and the very best part is helping children become a part of a loving forever family. I am proud to be associated with an agency that does so much good for families and children around the world. I look forward to working with many more wonderful families during their journey to adopt." eMail Amy

Education: Henderson Business School

Family: Kim has been married to Ronald Majors for 28 years. They have a daughter, Charla, who got married in 2009 and is now expecting their first grandchild!

Why do I work in adoptions? "I want to make a difference in the life of a child to blend with the right family. Enjoy the achievement of what God can do in each of our lives to help others." eMail Kim

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Sociology

Family: Tammy is married to Dan, and they are the proud parents of Paul and Daniel.

Why do I work in adoptions? "My sons were adopted from Guatemala. As an adoptive parent, I cannot think of a more awesome place to work. My heart is tender toward all adoptive families. I understand the "roller coaster" feelings that the families go through as the adoption process enters different stages. It is a joy to see a child united with their forever family. ABI is a great blessing to me." eMail Tammy

Family: Lynne is married to Chris and they are blessed with 4 children Christopher, Lucas, Alex, and Rachel

Why do I work in adoptions? I have been blessed enough to be a stay at home mom for 17 years. Now that all of my children are in school and doing well I decided to take a step out into the work force. I am so excited about my office assistant job opportunity at all blessings. I am very happy to be able to be in the office assisting and being a part of the exciting and joyous times in the adoption process.

Family: Married to Matt with two fantastic, healthy adopted children from Guatemala.

Why do I work in adoptions? I have over 20 years experience in bookkeeping/office management. Working for ABI is a blessing in itself. ABI is an agency that is a part of our forever family. If it wasn't for this agency and their hard work we wouldn't be blessed with our children and our family would not be complete. I feel fortunate to be able to work for ABI. It is exciting to see these families go through this process and how rewarding it is for everyone when they bring their child home. This is what I am meant to do and I am so grateful I am able to help.

Education: BSW-Bachelor of Social Work Degree received May 2003 from Norfolk State University, Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. Intend to eventually begin pursuit of MSW-Masters of Social Work degree in the near future with the ultimate goal to become a LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Family: I am married to Bevon Phillips. We have been blessed with a gorgeous son, our precious gift from GOD and our miracle child Bevon Phillips, JR. He was born November 19, 2009 28 weeks premature at 1lb 12.5 oz. He is currently 9 months old. Although still on oxygen for additional lung support, daily medications and breathing treatments he is as active as a healthy child and is getting stronger everyday! He is the light and joy of our lives.

Why do I work in adoptions? I have been working in the child welfare field of social work for the past 6+ years specifically with children, foster families and biological families in therapeutic foster care. Each year that I spend in this field I become more and more enthusiastic about the work that I do. Throughout my professional career thus far I have had the opportunity to work very closely with youth and their families in the reunification and healing process of a child in need of care. Although at times the work can be challenging as well as exhausting, there are those moments of realization that you have made the difference in someone else's life. Whether that difference was as minor as assisting in a client's transportation to make it to an appointment that they otherwise would not have had the means to make or working through a major crisis such as placement disruptions.

Becoming a mother myself this past year has even further opened my eyes and heart to the work that we as professionals of the human services field engage in everyday. I believe that every child has the right to be loved and every family has the right to love a child. Be it through fostering or adoption. I am looking forward to contributing my time and skills as a professional, a new mother, a child advocator and a support system for both the families looking towards the receipt of a child for adoption and the biological mother who is very brave for choosing the best option she see's fit for the life of her child. Most importantly I am totally committed to ensuring that the child's most precious needs are met.

I have a personal testament that children are gifts from GOD and that they are GODS children. I believe that every child deserves to be loved, cared for and have the most memorable childhood possible. I believe that GOD has opened up this opportunity for me to work with a Christian adoption agency for a reason and I plan to make the most of this experience. Due to the trials and tribulations of my own son's multiple NICU stays as well as the joy experienced in watching the power of prayer and GODS grace as he grew from a tiny little thing to a strong little guy, I have grown to love and believe whole heartedly in the following scripture; "Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it" Proverbs 22:6. I believe I will be a valuable asset to the prospective adoptive families and biological mothers for my ability to relate to the concept of simply wanting nothing but the best for their child, as well as that element of having to patiently wait and keep faith to finally have that child home and in your arms! eMail Erica

Education: Bachelors from Colorado State University

Family: Diana is married to Mike. Together they have two biological children and five children adopted from Haiti. They have numerous horses, dogs, toads and whatever else the kids bring home.

Why do I work in adoption? "I never intended to work in adoptions, although we knew we wanted to adopt. I had a comfortable, typical career. But on December 13th, 2003, I visited the Haitian orphanage where my children were living and my life changed forever. I walked through the orphanage gate a computer programmer and walked out a life-long advocate for Haiti. I could not live with knowing there were children waiting with no familes and not doing something about it. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve abandoned and orphaned children and the families who welcome them home." eMail Diana or call her on her direct line: 605-301-4690

Education: Master’s of Education with an emphasis in Special Education from the University of Northern Kentucky

Family: Emily is married to Christos and they have been blessed with Anthony, Nickolas, and Ava, all adopted from Guatemala.

Why do I work in Adoptions? "My husband and I have been helped through the adoption process for all three of our children with ABI. We have realized how blessed we were to have such a kind and caring staff support us in our journeys. I have been praying that God would give me the opportunity to help others in the adoption process and feel that working at ABI is the answer to this prayer. I am very excited to be working at ABI and having the opportunity to help others build their forever families through adopting." eMail Emily or call her cell phone at 859-802-3817

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Western Kentucky University, Associates Degree in Nursing.

Family: Tonya is blessed to be the mother of two boys- Nate and Nick. They also love their dog, Lucy and their cat, Tiger.

Why I work in Adoptions: God has given me a story I never could have written myself. In 2004 I gave a beautiful baby girl to a precious couple whose heart's desire was to adopt. I became a "Birthmother" and my life has never been the same. Since that experience I have wanted to serve other pregnant women who are considering adoption as the best choice for their babies. I know it was the absolute best choice for me and I want to play a part in giving other women the freedom of exploring adoption. Adoption is a beautiful picture of how we are adopted into God's family and I am so blessed to be a part of what He is doing at All Blessings International. eMail Tonya

Education: Bachelors of Arts degrees in Psychology/Sociology from Southwest Baptist University and Master of Social Work from Missouri State University.

Family: Emily is married to Sam. They desire to build their family through adoption in the future.

Why do I work in adoptions? "I believe there is no privilege greater than bridging the gap between children and families through the gift of adoption. I have had several opportunities to travel to orphanages and interact with children overseas. These experiences confirmed my calling to work in the field of adoption. I met Lucy through working in an orphanage in Guatemala. I immediately knew our hearts aligned and that I desired to work for an agency such as All Blessings International. It has been a joy to watch ABI expand to Missouri and I look forward to watching the Lord continue to unite forever families. eMail Emily

Education: Bachelors Degree in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO

Family: Single, middle child with two sisters, youngest Christy lives in MO with her three children (Kyle, 5 years, Allyson, 3 years, and Noah, 9 months) whom I love to spoil rotten, older sister is married and lives in Pennsylvania with husband Joel and my parents live in Missouri.

Why do I work in adoptions? "My desire is for every child to have a wonderful home. I know that not every child will be born into a wonderful home life. I believe that sometimes God chooses to create a family in other ways. I believe that adoption is one of God's ways of showing His love for us. I am excited to work in a field that can show the world the love of Christ. Christ chose us and brought us into His kingdom. Through adoption we can bring families together. I have traveled overseas and seen children in need of families. I am thankful that I will be able to playa small role in bringing children home to their forever families. I am also thankful that God has led me to All Blessings International, which is an agency that also desires to see families brought together and works diligently to see this happen." eMail Kim

Education: Bachelors Degree in Child and Family Development from Southwest Missouri State University and Master of Social Work from Missouri State University

Family: Kimberly is married to David, and is the proud parent of 3 children, soon to be 4.

Why do I want to work in adoptions? After becoming a foster and then adoptive parent, I realized the great need for loving families for so many children both in the US and abroad. I also saw how these loving families could change the course of a child's life and how the children have just as much impact on the parents' lives. I believe that God has a plan for each person's life including children. It is amazing to see that plan unfold in adoption, bringing a family together. I feel like I have been given an incredible opportunity with ABI to help unite families and give children and adoptive parents the ability to experience the great joy of being a family.

Education: Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Missouri State University

Why do I want to work in adoptions? I have always felt that I was meant to be in a helping profession. As a birthmother, I am personally involved in a fully open adoption. Ever since then, I have had my heart set on working specifically in the field of adoption. Unfortunately, not all children are born into families that are able to provide sufficient care for them. Children are such blessings, and they all deserve the very best life possible. It is very gratifying to witness children unite with forever families that are full of love and support. I cannot think of a more rewarding career than one involving working with adoptions. eMail Meryah