India is a diverse and culturally rich country in South Asia, known for having one of the world’s 7 wonders, vibrant celebrations, and most populous country. Adoption in India has a long history, influenced by social, cultural, and legal changes over the decades. The country has developed a structured adoption system to address the […]

  Portugal is situated at the south-west point of Europe and includes the Madeira and Azores archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean.  This is a country that has the oldest borders in Europe, with an exceptional range of different landscapes just a short distance away, lots of leisure activities and a unique cultural heritage, where tradition […]

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

  The journey of embryo adoption is one filled with hope, anticipation, and dreams of parenthood. However, the path is not always straightforward, and sometimes, despite our best efforts and unwavering hope, we face the heartbreak of embryos not surviving the thaw or failed frozen embryo transfers (FETs). Today, I want to share our experience […]

  After having worked at Nightlight for so many years, it was surprising that I'd not yet felt a prompting or pull to adopt. However, that changed about 7 years ago when a certain child was featured in Nightlight's Wednesday's Child newsletter. Something about that little Colombian boy, Brayan (now "Bryan"), touched my heart and […]

  In the world of foster care, emergency placements are often the first line of support for children in crisis. There is a critical role that emergency foster care plays in providing safety and stability for children during times of upheaval. Let’s take a look at what emergency foster care is, how it works, and […]

  Did you know that at any given moment in time, there are typically around 140,000 teenagers in the United States foster care system? In other words, there are over 140,000 youth across the nation who are currently experiencing deep loss that, whether verbalized or not, results in deep grief.     Before we can […]

  Grief is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life.  Everyone expresses their grief in different ways, and children are no exception.  Grief is a complex process for adults, and it can be even more confusing for children.  As caregivers, being aware of what grief behaviors might be communicating can be extremely […]

  In the challenging and rewarding world of foster care and adoption, it is foster parents who are filling the gap during a family’s darkest hours. Foster parents go above and beyond to ensure that their foster children are safe, supported, and loved. In order for our foster parents to provide the best care for […]

  When preparing for adoption, a lot of the focus is on what is gained - a child now has a family and a family now has their long awaited child.  Oftentimes, the topic of grief is not discussed.  Children of all ages experience loss when they are adopted. Helping Children Grieve and Grow by […]