Has God Called You to Adopt?

  “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9   Have you ever felt the Lord calling you to adopt a child in need? Any time someone brings up adoption do you sense a coaxing in your heart to stand in the gap for children who need safe […]

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Navigating the Heartbreak: Grieving the Loss of Embryo

  The journey of embryo adoption is one filled with hope, anticipation, and dreams of parenthood. However, the path is not always straightforward, and sometimes, despite our best efforts and unwavering hope, we face the heartbreak of embryos not surviving the thaw or failed frozen embryo transfers (FETs). Today, I want to share our experience […]

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Adoption Impacts: Beth Button

  After having worked at Nightlight for so many years, it was surprising that I'd not yet felt a prompting or pull to adopt. However, that changed about 7 years ago when a certain child was featured in Nightlight's Wednesday's Child newsletter. Something about that little Colombian boy, Brayan (now "Bryan"), touched my heart and […]

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Emergency Foster Care: What You Need to Know

  In the world of foster care, emergency placements are often the first line of support for children in crisis. There is a critical role that emergency foster care plays in providing safety and stability for children during times of upheaval. Let’s take a look at what emergency foster care is, how it works, and […]

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Grief and Loss in Foster Care Youth

  Did you know that at any given moment in time, there are typically around 140,000 teenagers in the United States foster care system? In other words, there are over 140,000 youth across the nation who are currently experiencing deep loss that, whether verbalized or not, results in deep grief.     Before we can […]

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How School Aged Children Express Grief

  Grief is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life.  Everyone expresses their grief in different ways, and children are no exception.  Grief is a complex process for adults, and it can be even more confusing for children.  As caregivers, being aware of what grief behaviors might be communicating can be extremely […]

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Nurturing the Nurturers in Foster Care

  In the challenging and rewarding world of foster care and adoption, it is foster parents who are filling the gap during a family’s darkest hours. Foster parents go above and beyond to ensure that their foster children are safe, supported, and loved. In order for our foster parents to provide the best care for […]

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Toddlers: Is this Defiance or Grief?

  When preparing for adoption, a lot of the focus is on what is gained - a child now has a family and a family now has their long awaited child.  Oftentimes, the topic of grief is not discussed.  Children of all ages experience loss when they are adopted. Helping Children Grieve and Grow by […]

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Applying to be an Adoptive Parent

Are you ready to apply?    Ready for the full adoptive family application?  Fill it out here. If you have any questions please contact us at 502-425-5780 or www.nightlight.org.  

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Ryan and Carrie Recognized with Bright Lights Award

  The Board of Directors of Nightlight Christian Adoptions established the "Bright Lights Award" which is given in recognition of a commitment to adoption which inspires others to adopt, advocates for adoption, or makes a great sacrifice in adoption. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify […]

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