When you hear "foster-to-adopt," you might picture a child in state custody placed in a foster home, eventually adopted by their foster parents. That is often accurate. But what about when you hear "adoption from foster care"? It could describe that same scenario or something different. Families who adopt from foster care typically fall […]

Adoption is a transformative journey that influences not just the child, adoptive parents, and placing parents, but also a wider network of extended family and friends. It is a process of building relationships, navigating emotions, and cultivating a sense of belonging. Central to achieving positive outcomes in adoption is the principle of openness among all […]

  As an adoptive parent, I've had my fair share of control battles. It can be exhausting, frustrating, and often confusing. Sometimes this day-to-day battle feels like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. It's important to remember that even after years in your care, your child may still be dealing with deeply ingrained behaviors stemming from […]

  Congratulations, you are ready to bring your internationally adopted child home. As you prepare to finally meet that sweet face, you are probably thinking about how you are going to communicate with each other. Here are some tips for conquering language barriers in adoption and helping your child learn English: Preparing to bring your […]

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 2024

  As embryo adoption continues to grow as a beautiful way to bring life to embryos, it is crucial to understand the unique benefits of keeping IVF embryo cohorts together. Embryo cohorts refer to groups of embryos created from the same IVF cycle, which means they are genetic siblings. When embryos are adopted together by […]

  Program Highlights Nightlight’s Colombia Adoption Program stands out as one of the largest and most successful international adoption programs. This program is notably the fastest option for families open to adopting older children, offering a streamlined process and a wide range of support services. Special Hosting Opportunities Colombia is unique as families have the […]

Have you ever come across the acronym FEAR? It stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. This phrase perfectly captures how fear often arises from misconceptions or incomplete information rather than reality itself. What can make these fears even more challenging is seeking advice from people who may not fully grasp the nuances of your situation. […]

  We thank you for your continued support and interest in our ministry of sharing God’s love through foster care and adoption. This year was one of many unexpected blessings.   Our foster care program continued to see growth with the need to hire additional foster workers in CO and TX. We were unexpectedly blessed by a large […]

Placing a child for adoption is a deeply personal and often emotional decision, and as time passes, it’s completely natural to wonder about your child and how they are doing. For some birth mothers, the idea of reunion—meeting or reconnecting with their child later in life—can bring up a mix of emotions: hope, curiosity, excitement, […]