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 Q2 2023

    “How do I know if I am loving my child, because as a single, adoptive mama with no biological children, I need to know?” This question was asked of me on a particularly rough day (for her and me). All mothers, biological or adoptive, have days when we don’t much “like” our children. […]

  Embryo adoption through the Snowflakes Program offers a beautiful opportunity for families with adoption in their hearts to welcome a child into their home, providing a chance for life. Let's delve into the fundamentals of embryo adoption. Embryo adoption entails the transfer of embryos donated by individuals or couples who have undergone in vitro […]

  Nightlight Christian Adoptions is pleased to have been licensed to offer adoptions in Ecuador in October of 2021 and are currently accepting applications for families looking to adopt internationally. Most children available are going to be over the age of 6 and there are many sibling groups available. There are some younger children available, […]

  My husband and I have been married for 7 years this July. He is my rock in uncertain times and always reminds me breathe, relax, and enjoy small moments when I find myself spiraling with worry about things I cannot control. He is cool, calm, and collected, and always offers a clear head to […]

  I was so excited when I heard Brittany Salmon share about her new book, It Takes More Than Love: A Christian Guide to Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Cultural Adoptions. As an adoptive parent and an adoption professional, this resource has been so needed. The author, Brittany, speaks from the hard-earned wisdom she has gained […]

Understanding the Cultural Impact of International Adoption As someone deeply involved in international adoption for years, I understand the excitement, nerves, and questions that come with this journey. One crucial aspect to grasp is the cultural impact of international adoption. Let's dive in together and explore why it matters and how you can navigate it […]

Why is Nightlight a non-profit organization?  Below are six answers to that question. Our stakeholders demand it. People are sometimes surprised to find out that the main difference between a non-profit and a for-profit actually has nothing to do with money, but who makes the highest-level decisions.  A non-profit has a board of directors who […]

  Requiring a pre-adoption assessment as part of the embryo adoption process follows the best practices of adoption.  Part of this home study or Snowflakes Family Evaluation (SFE) process is the home visit.  Not to be confused with the home study, which is the entire assessment process (including education, background checks, medical and financil information, […]

Embryologist John Gordon relates a story about his “Crisis of conscience” when his wife confronted him that his practice was generating “blood money.” That prompted him to give careful thought to the ethical parameters of In Vitro Fertilization and was his impetus to work in the field of embryo adoption.  Below we discuss some of […]