1959

Members of National Association of Evangelicals found Evangelical Welfare Agency in CA. Focus on infant adoption. (Office on Painter Ave. in Whittier).
1981

Changed name to Christian Adoption and Family Services. Participate in Cambodian air lift. (Office on Greenbriar in Brea, CA).
1992

Ron Stoddart begins adoptions from Russia.
1995

Ron Stoddart joined his practice with Nightlight. First ever Summer Host Orphan Tour
1996

Nightlight Ensemble raises awareness of International adoption
1997

First Embryo Adoption and the beginning of the Snowflakes® program (Dr. James Dobson with Snowflake #1, Hannah).
2000

Changed name to Nightlight Christian Adoptions
2002

Received Embryo Adoption Awareness Grant
2003

White House Snowflakes® Birthday Party
2005

Reached our 1000th international placement
2006

Founded Detsky Dom Partners for orphan care. Later becomes Every Child has a Name
2008

Opened Colorado office and Embryo Adoption Awareness Center
2009

Merged with Carolina Hope Adoption SC
2011

Merged with A Helping Hand Adoption KY
2012

Ron Stoddart retires and Dan Nehrbass becomes new president
2014

Created AdoptionBridge.org to bridge all three members of the adoption triad. First Foster placement in CO
2015

Merged with Heritage Family Services, OK. Received estate gift, purchased property in CA. Opened GA office.
2016

Merged with Love Basket Adoption Agency, MO. Received Alternative to Abortion Grant
2017

Merged with Generations Adoptions TX
2018

Opened office in FL. Acquired the staff, clients, and files of Children’s Hope International.
2020

Acquired the Staff of MLJ Adoptions IN. First foster placements in SC and GA
2021

Merged with Special Delivery, TX First foster placements in CA