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Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman |
 Steven Curtis Chapman who has been the recipient of four Grammy awards, sold more than seven million albums, had thirty-seven number one singles, and been awarded an unprecedented number of Dove awards (Christian music’s Grammy awards), is an advocate for children in need. Steven and his wife, Mary Beth, have three biological children, Caleb, Will Franklin, and Emily. In March of 2000, Steven Curtis and Mary Beth adopted their little girl, Shaohannah, from China. After returning from China, the Chapman’s were changed forever, and began to talk to their friends and family about opening their homes and hearts to adoption. In 2001, Steven and Mary Beth returned to China to accompany their friends, the Moore family, and Mary Beth’s brother and his wife to adopt their children from China. Steven and Mary Beth have become true advocates for adoption. They created a foundation called Shaohannah’s Hope. According to Steven, “Shaohannah’s Hope is a fund to help aid families who want to adopt and have a place at their table and a place in their heart, but don’t have a place in the bank account for it.” Included in Steven Curtis’ new album, “Declaration,” is a song written about his adopted daughter, Shaohannah, entitled “When Love Takes You In.”
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