What makes an adoption or foster agency Christian?  This question can be answered in a variety of ways: 1. Motive.  Nightlight was founded in 1959 when a group of churches who belonged to the National Association of Evangelicals noticed that there was a need for more families to adopt babies from unplanned pregnancy.  This was […]

Nightlight requires families to sign a social media policy where they agree not to post "information concerning the child or your particular adoption case in chat rooms, discussion boards, websites, and online journals/diaries" with the exception that "a family may create a by-invitation-only page for the purpose of updating family and friends about the adoption." […]

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

  The Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program has been successfully helping embryo donors match with the adopting family of their choice for over 25 years. We have experience. Our matching service is hands-on, and final matches are mutually agreed upon between the two families – always. Our success is rooted in our legacy as an adoption […]

In previous blog posts, we described “positive adoption language,” which refers to the careful use of language when speaking about adoption. We recommend careful consideration to the terms used when speaking about embryo adoption.  Embryos are human beings, and they deserve to be spoken of with reverence. Below we list several terms and a suggested […]

  Our international spotlight is on Mexico this month! Nightlight received approval to open an adoption program in Mexico in 2019. Our first children came home in 2021. This program has proven to be very popular with Mexican families wanting to adopt relatives for a variety of good reasons. In addition, some families have met […]

  Incorporating a home study as part of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program aligns with adoption best practices, focusing on the prospective adoptive parents' education and preparation. While the requirements of the Snowflakes Family Evaluation (SFE) may initially seem overwhelming, understanding its benefits sheds light on its value for adoptive parents. Education Embracing the Snowflakes […]

  You are not alone. As a pregnant woman who is trying to make a hard decision, or as a birth mother who has already placed your child for adoption, you may not believe it because at any given moment, you may feel very alone. But, that is not true. Take a look at the […]

  Travelling to meet your adopted child is a very exciting time in your adoption journey. You are going to finally meet and/or receive placement of your child. Though this is an exciting and joyous time, you may also find yourself experiencing a variety of mixed emotions with the joy, happiness, and excitement intermingled with […]

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 Q4 2022