Nightlight believes that every child deserves a loving and permanent family, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity or health status.  Over the last twenty years, the landscape of adoption has changed.  While many families are hoping to adopt a healthy infant, the focus now by agencies and governments, is on adopting older children, sibling […]

  In addition to the hundreds of families I have assisted through the adoption process over the past 16.5 years, I have two personal favorites regarding two of four children who call me "mom" "mama" "mommy" or sometimes "bruh". During the same week I began working at an adoption agency in Lexington, Kentucky, which would […]

  As a prospective foster parent in the United States, understanding the foster care system is critical. The following is a brief overview of foster care and statistics within the United States.  As of 2023, there were approximately 400,000 children in foster care across the country.   Every 2 minutes another child enters foster care.  The […]

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 Q1 2024

When considering embryo adoption or donating remaining embryos, it might feel overwhelming to figure out where to start and how to find reliable resources about the process. Nightlight Christian Adoptions has plenty of resources online to help answer your questions and guide you through the adopting or donating journey. These resources might include webinars, fertility […]

  Being a foster parent is often described as both a rewarding and life-changing experience.  However, it's just as important to be well-prepared for welcoming foster care kids into your home.   Research and Education Before diving into foster parenting, it’s important to take the time to research and understand the foster care system. While there […]

  This week marks National Infertility Awareness Week, a time to shed light on the complexities of infertility beyond the simple notion of struggling to conceive. While infertility is often perceived as an emotional challenge, it can manifest as a profound crisis or trauma, affecting various aspects of life that are frequently overlooked or understated.  […]

  Bulgaria is an eastern European country that we have worked with in intercountry adoptions for over a decade now. The beautiful country of Bulgaria has many factors that draws the attention of families to adopt from there such as their culture and history. Here are some interesting facts about Bulgaria: Bulgaria is rich in […]

  In adoption, it is important to consider where the potential adopted child would fall into a family’s birth order. Birth order refers to the chronological age of each child in a family in relation to their siblings. In biological families, when children are added to the family, they are naturally younger than the children […]

  Adoption has left an indelible mark on every facet of my life, shaping my identity and guiding my purpose. My journey began in the impoverished country of Haiti, where I confronted the harsh reality of abandonment at just five years old, having lost both my parents. Amidst the challenges, God orchestrated a remarkable rescue […]