Grammy-winning Christian singer Lauren Daigle says in a new interview that she has a heart for adoption and has made an “adoption pact” with her friends, pledging to adopt at least one child in the future due to the abundance of children in need.
The two-time Grammy winner made the comments to People ahead of her appearance on Dec. 22 on CBS’ A Home for the Holidays, an annual celebration of adoption stories. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption sponsors it. This year marks the Christmas special’s 25th anniversary. Other performers include CeCe Winans, Gavin DeGraw, Katharine McPhee, David Foster, and Pentatonix.
“I’ve seen some children’s stories that haven’t turned out the best,” she told People. “I’ve seen children get turned back into the hands of their predators. I’ve watched it in my own family’s story. When people ask me, ‘If you could do anything with your career,’ I always say I want to rewrite [legislation] for children in this country.”
Daigle said she wants to adopt in the future.
“I tell my friends all the time, ‘Why don’t we all just say we’ll adopt at least one kid and just see where that goes?’” she said. “I feel…
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