Incorporating a home study as part of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program aligns with adoption best practices, focusing on the prospective adoptive parents' education and preparation. While the requirements of the Snowflakes Family Evaluation (SFE) may initially seem overwhelming, understanding its benefits sheds light on its value for adoptive parents. Education Embracing the Snowflakes […]

In 1997, a couple facing infertility harbored a strong desire for children. Little did they know that their decision to adopt a couple's frozen embryos would lead to the creation of a groundbreaking form of adoption—the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program. Now, 25 years later, we joyfully celebrate the arrival of our 1,000th baby! In 2012, […]

During the American Society of Reproductive Medicine conference in October 2022, a new research project was presented focusing on the Psychosocial Outcomes of Children Born via Embryo Donation. Various embryo donation programs provided access to clients/patients with children born through embryo donation or adoption. The study aimed to evaluate parents' perceptions of the psychosocial adjustment […]

In 2022, the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program marked its 25th anniversary—a quarter-century of assisting families with remaining embryos in placing them with loving adoptive families. Here are some reasons to celebrate: Our 1,000th baby is about to be born, or perhaps has already arrived—a cause for great rejoicing. Over 9,000 embryos, ranging in qualities and […]

“You cannot start a relationship on a lie and expect a high level of openness in return.” ~ A Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Mother Curiosity about our origins is natural, and thanks to programs like Ancestry DNA and 23andMe, uncovering this information has never been easier. It's a fantastic tool for discovering relatives and exploring your […]

Did you know embryo adoption has been in existence for 25 years? While National Adoption Month in November celebrates the beauty of adoption, embryo adoption often goes unnoticed. Despite the participation of thousands of families over the years, it is not always recognized as a distinct form of adoption. Embryo donation and embryo adoption, though […]

October is dedicated to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness, aiming to honor the countless families who have endured the pain of losing children through miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or infant death. In the past, such losses were often overlooked or kept in silence, even though early miscarriages represented profound losses for hopeful parents. […]

Self care. This phrase has become a bit of a buzzword in our society, and rightfully so. It's wonderful to carve out some time just for you, whether it's indulging in a bubble bath, treating yourself to a massage, getting a pedicure, or even satisfying a junk food craving with a large fry at the […]

You've taken the leap to donate your embryos to another family! While you might think it's as simple as chatting with a representative, signing some papers, and calling it a day, the embryo donation process has more nuances than you might realize initially. Here are the top five things you should brace yourself for when […]

Starting the embryo adoption journey through the Snowflakes Program can be very exciting, but the financial component can take people by surprise. So, how can you pay for your embryo adoption? Adopting embryos does indeed have a cost, but the good news is that there are grants, scholarships, and loans out there that can help […]