It is difficult to believe that the adoption of orphan children anywhere in the world could be controversial. But there are some, including UNICEF, who believe that moving a child from one culture to another, even for the best of reasons, is to be avoided at all costs. In the last two decades this has […]

Great Question!  I adopted 2 children from foster care, and 1 child from Kyrgyzstan, so I can answer that question as an experienced adoptive parent from both perspectives.  By the way, my name is Daniel, and I'm the president of Nightlight, which has both foster and international adoption programs. Karin asked me, “Why do people […]

Last summer I took three of my sons to the Little League World Series. When we arrived, I realized how incredibly crowded this complex was and knew that it would be tough to keep my excited, always-looking-for-a-little-independence children at my side all day. So, I pointed to a specific welcome booth and told them that […]

Nightlight closed escrow on our new building in Santa Ana, California on November 13, 2015.  Our mortgage was provided by Farmers and Merchants Bank, which has a solid history of lending to churches and non-profits in Southern California for over 90 years.  F & M has offered to give a $500 Nightlight a referral bonus […]

Recently someone walked by the Nightlight Christian Adoptions booth at an adoption conference and they said, "Nightlight Christian Adoptions. What's Christian about adoption?"  That got me thinking...see my answer here. Daniel Nehrbass | President

How will this affect adoptions from China? Written by Dana Woods, China Program Director - Kentucky Office Yesterday the headline news from China was the end of their long-standing One-Child Policy. Certainly, those who are adopting from China or who are considering an adoption from China are curious as to how this may affect the […]

I am not even sure where to begin.  The trip to Uganda last week and the grand opening of Tender Hearts Baby Home was overwhelming to say the least.  First, I want to thank all the mission team members from Nightlight’s team and Grace Life Fellowship for working so hard to get the final touches […]

Recently someone saw our agency's name on a banner at a convention, and they asked, "What's Christian about adoption?"  Great question!  Three things: 1. Adoption Fulfills the Great Commission. Olya was adopted from Russia as a teenager. She wrote the following about her experience: “What does it mean to me to have been adopted and […]

On July 28, 2015, Dr. Dan Siegel will be presenting a webinar on behalf of Creating a Family called the Importance of Parental Attachment Styles in Adoption. In the past attachment issues have been seen primarily as something to do with the child, but in reality it is a two-way street. Parental styles will have […]

Earlier this month, Nightlight staff traveled to China to re-sign our One-to-One Contracts with orphanages in Beiliu (Guangxi Province) and Tongren (Guizhou Province).  In addition, we have signed two new One-to-One contracts with orphanages in Xiao Xian (Anhui Province) and Qing Dao (Shandong Province). As a result of these partnerships, Nightlight is expecting to receive […]