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 […]

Nightlight Christian Adoptions continues to grow and improve. Each quarter, we prepare a quarterly Performance Quality Improvement report. If you would like to see our improvement, please click the link below to our PQI Quarterly report. PQI Quarterly Report Q2 2024

  Applying to become a foster parent may seem overwhelming, but our Healing Homes foster care team is here to accompany and support you throughout the entire process!  The first step in applying to be a foster parent is to connect with our Nightlight team so that we can help you explore whether foster care […]

  Embarking on the adoption journey through Snowflakes is an exciting and hopeful time! However, the financial aspects may be daunting for some families, with average costs ranging from $13,000 to $17,000 and clinic fees alone ranging from $4,000 to $10,000. At Nightlight, we believe that finances should not be a reason why families decide […]

  Did you know? There are over 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States.  There are fewer than 200,000 foster homes in America.  The need for foster parents is real.  Being a foster parent is so rewarding and is a wonderful opportunity to love like Jesus.  Healing Homes is committed to […]

  Meeting your adoptive child for the first time is a big milestone in your international adoption journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and maybe even some butterflies. Remember, this first encounter is unique for every family. Your child might greet you with open arms, a shy smile, or even a desire to stay close to […]

  Adopting or fostering a child from foster care can be a profoundly rewarding experience, offering a stable, loving home to a needy child. However, it's essential to acknowledge the unique challenges that adopted children from foster care might face, particularly concerning their mental health. Understanding the diagnosis, treatment, and medication strategies for these children […]

  It is not often you leave a movie theater and take the movie with you, but after watching Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, the expectation is that you do not leave the movie at the theater. The hope is that you take the movie with you in your heart to change […]

  When you read about adoption, you often see contact between birth parents and adoptive families grouped into three categories: Closed: no contact is shared between the birth parents and adoptive family Semi-Open: limited contact, exchange of first names and some photos, emails, calls and a few face to face meetings throughout the child’s life […]

  Summer is here! Which means the beach… the barbecues… and for some of us, the reading! What used to be such a chore as a child is now a beloved summer past time for many adults. I always like to balance my ‘to-read’ list with books that provide entertainment and books that offer personal […]