When I was in second grade, my parents came home from a church information meeting on foster care and sat my brothers and I down and asked what we thought about becoming a foster family. Since we were so young, I am pretty sure we had no idea what that meant. Little did I […]

  Do you have friends who are fostering and you are wondering how you can support them? Or maybe your family member is a foster parent and you are not sure what would be helpful? Perhaps you would like to support children in foster care, but the timing is not right for you to become […]

  You’ve applied, you’ve completed your Snowflakes Family Evaluation, and now you’re ready to be matched with embryos. You’ve waited, and then… BING! The long-awaited email arrives—"You Have Been Matched!” Maybe you open that message quickly; maybe you take it slow. You open the attachment. At this point you may feel immediate excitement, ambiguity, or […]

  This year marks a significant milestone for Nightlight Christian Adoptions as we have acquired licensing to include the Philippines into our International Adoption Programs as of January 2024. This expansion opens up new opportunities for families seeking to grow their families through adoption. The Philippines is an appealing choice for prospective adoptive parents because […]

  It is essential to consider the unique needs and vulnerabilities of each child when making decisions about technology use. Some topics to think about are: when to introduce technology, what protections to put in place, and how to stay informed about media trends.   Introducing Technology Remember that the decision to introduce technology should […]

  Adoptive families who incurred expenses for a domestic adoption OR finalized an international adoption in 2023 should familiarize themselves with the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, which offers financial assistance to offset adoption-related expenses. Here's what you need to know: Overview: The Federal Adoption Tax Credit for 2023 can reach up to $15,590 per child. […]

10 Steps to Navigate the International Adoption Process Successfully So, you're considering diving into the wonderful world of international adoption? Awesome! As someone who's been in the trenches as an adoption agency director specializing in intercountry adoption, let me tell you, it's a journey filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. But fear not! […]

    Beginning a family through embryo donation offers a unique pathway for individuals and couples to realize their dreams of parenthood. This process involves one party donating their unused embryos to another party seeking to conceive. As we look at the topic through the lens of adopting parents and donors, it's essential to explore […]

  When we adopt a child from another culture, it is important to go beyond providing a familiar food to our adopted children. Although arepas for Colombian adoptees, moon cakes for children from China, jollof rice from Nigeria and lumpia from the Philippines are important to provide for an adopted child, it is critical to […]