When a couple discovers they will not be able to have a child that is genetically related to one or both of them how do they begin to deal with that loss?  There will be no, “she has your eyes” or “he has grandpa’s nose.” A myriad of other emotions attached to loss and sorrow will come. These […]

Couples who have experienced their own baby blues and have chosen to build their families through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) may be able to bring joy to another couple’s infertility woes. Through the gift of embryo donation and adoption, couples who have completed their family building and have embryos remaining can donate those embryos to […]

This past Mother’s Day NBC Nightly News ran a short story about women delaying motherhood in America. The statics are startling: From 2000-2012 the percentage of women aged 40-44 having their first baby rose 35%. From 970-2012 the percentage of women over 35 having their first baby rose 900%! One solution women are turning to is […]

Nightlight, the National Council for Adoption and children all around the world need your help. The Children in Families First Act is a congressional effort to make change for children all over the world. It would improve the way intercountry adoption works – leaving less children languishing and moving more families towards thriving. It would […]

Embryo Adoption is certainly a new and sometime unknown adoption choice for families, but the good news is spreading quickly. The infografic below shows small glimpse into the impact the Snowflakes Program and embryo adoption are having around the country. Could embryo adoption be the adoption option you've been searching for? Learn more at Snowflakes.org.

By Kate Crain, Foster Adoptive Parent with Nightlight Christian Adoptions We thought raising four boys aged 15-23 gave us a good handle on parenting. With more time on our hands, now seemed like a great time to fulfill our dream of adopting. The Adoption Exchange website brought to life the children who are so often […]

Summer Reunion Picnic coming soon to Hart Park in Orange, CA.  All adoptive families and those considering adoption are welcome.  Saturday, July 12 from 11am to 3pm.  Register here.

Are you considering Foster Adoption? There are so many questions families have regarding adopting a child from foster care. The infographic below gives a wealth of information regarding the children available from foster care! You will also get a general sense of what types of families are needed to help these little ones! So take […]

This past Friday, April 25th, Nightlight Christian Adoptions’ Executive Director Daniel Nehrbass was a guest on the Dr. Phil Show, delivering some much needed good news to a couple caught up in the middle of a domestic adoption scam. To learn more about how Nightlight’s Domestic, International, Foster and Embryo Adoption Programs can help you […]

The Role of Facilitators in Adoption The National Council for Adoption released an article explaining why prospective adoptive parents should use an adoption agency, rather than a facilitator.  Here is a preview: "Today, many expectant parents considering adoption connect with prospective adoptive parents through out-of-state entities—or facilitators—that they find online. Too often, these entities are […]