5 Myths About International Adoption Debunked As an experienced social worker specializing in international adoption, I've encountered numerous misconceptions surrounding the process. In this article, I aim to debunk five prevalent myths about international adoption, providing adoptive parents with accurate information to make informed decisions regarding international adoption. 1. Myth: International Adoption is Always Expensive […]

  Christmas can be so magical, and it can be fun to watch your child’s excitement and anticipation during the holiday season. But, Christmas time can also be a difficult time of year for children who joined their family through adoption or foster care. The holidays may bring up difficult memories from previous holidays or […]

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you                                                                                                                         Matthew 7:7   Adoption is a beautiful, life-changing experience filled with joy and challenges. Although completing the adoption process and waiting for what feels like an eternity is difficult and a huge achievement, […]

If you've experienced the joy of having children, you understand the precious gift they bring to your family. However, for thousands facing infertility challenges year after year, the dream of laughter in their homes becomes a struggle. For these couples, the answer often lies in the heartwarming option of embryo adoption, made possible by the […]

  When you and your spouse started talking about foster care, you probably had an idea of how your home would be affected - new children, increased volume, schedules being rearranged to accommodate visits and appointments. But did you consider how your marriage would be impacted?  The call to parent kids from hard places can […]

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 Q3 2023

  International adoption is the process by which families adopt children from foreign countries and there can be a lot to navigate. Each country has its own regulations regarding adoption laws, making the process complex and variable. Travel times can differ significantly between countries, as can the overall adoption process, which often proves lengthy and […]

  I first came across BraveLove as an adoption professional, early in my career. I had just moved in with a college friend who is also a birth mother. She was telling me about an organization that describes themselves as “a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for […]

  Your adoption is complete and you have settled nicely into a routine. You are now ready to start adventuring out and bringing family and friends in. As you approach new communities and introduce your child to those you love, it can be hard not to share all the details about how your family became […]

  "I’m not sure.” “Maybe?” “I hope so!” “Probably.” “As soon as possible.” These are just a few of the endless answers that push our foster (and adoptive) families to learn “the art of flexibility.” But is there such a thing?   When preparing foster families for the foster journey, we talk a lot about […]