Understanding the Cultural Impact of International Adoption As someone deeply involved in international adoption for years, I understand the excitement, nerves, and questions that come with this journey. One crucial aspect to grasp is the cultural impact of international adoption. Let's dive in together and explore why it matters and how you can navigate it […]

Why is Nightlight a non-profit organization?  Below are six answers to that question. Our stakeholders demand it. People are sometimes surprised to find out that the main difference between a non-profit and a for-profit actually has nothing to do with money, but who makes the highest-level decisions.  A non-profit has a board of directors who […]

  Requiring a pre-adoption assessment as part of the embryo adoption process follows the best practices of adoption.  Part of this home study or Snowflakes Family Evaluation (SFE) process is the home visit.  Not to be confused with the home study, which is the entire assessment process (including education, background checks, medical and financil information, […]

Embryologist John Gordon relates a story about his “Crisis of conscience” when his wife confronted him that his practice was generating “blood money.” That prompted him to give careful thought to the ethical parameters of In Vitro Fertilization and was his impetus to work in the field of embryo adoption.  Below we discuss some of […]

  Adopting a child through the foster care system is a noble and life-changing decision and it is important to know what to expect with the legal system. Navigating this part of the process can be frustrating or confusing. Understanding the general principles behind foster adoption laws can help prospective parents prepare for the journey […]

Adoption conversations with your child can be difficult. If your adopted child has a birth sibling being parented by one or both birth parents, it may be tempting to hide that information from them. You may feel as though you are protecting them from heartache, but as with all adoption conversations, the most important rule […]

  The Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program facilitates the safe transport of your embryos to the referral clinic of your choice. You might wonder, "Aren't embryos fragile? Is it secure to ship them from one IVF lab to another?" The brief answer is yes, and here's why: Closely Monitored The entire process of embryo transport is […]

  Father’s Day is a universal holiday that dates back to the Middle Ages in Catholic Europe when Fathers were celebrated on Feast Day of Saint Joseph in 1510. However, we can go back as far as the ancient Romans who honored deceased fathers every February. In the United States Father’s Day is celebrated on […]

  Samoa is an island nation located in the Polynesian region of the Pacific Ocean, south of the equator, about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. Samoa consists of the two large islands of Upolu (where the capitol of Apia is located) and Savai'i and eight small islets. Temperatures are the same year round in […]

  Summer time brings a lot of free time, which can feel like freedom from the rigidity of school schedules. It can also be very difficult for parents to fill the open days. Below are some trauma-informed activities to keep your foster or adopted kids busy this summer.   Create a huge, colorful calendar for […]