November 23, 1959
Members of National Association of Evangelicals found Evangelical Welfare Agency in CA. Focus on infant adoption. (Office on Painter Ave. in Whittier).
Read moreNovember 23, 1981
Changed name to Christian Adoption and Family Services. Participate in Cambodian air lift. (Office on Greenbriar in Brea, CA).
Read moreNovember 23, 1992
Ron Stoddart begins adoptions from Russia.
Read moreNovember 30, 1995
Ron Stoddart joined his practice with Nightlight. First ever Summer Host Orphan Tour
Read moreNovember 23, 1996
Nightlight Ensemble raises awareness of International adoption
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First Embryo Adoption and the beginning of the Snowflakes® program (Dr. James Dobson with Snowflake #1, Hannah).
Read moreNovember 23, 2000
Changed name to Nightlight Christian Adoptions
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Received Embryo Adoption Awareness Grant
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White House Snowflakes® Birthday Party
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Reached our 1000th international placement
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Founded Detsky Dom Partners for orphan care. Later becomes Every Child has a Name
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Opened Colorado office and Embryo Adoption Awareness Center
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Merged with Carolina Hope Adoption SC
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Merged with A Helping Hand Adoption KY
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Ron Stoddart retires and Dan Nehrbass becomes new president
Read moreNovember 23, 2014
Created AdoptionBridge.org to bridge all three members of the adoption triad. First Foster placement in CO
Read moreNovember 23, 2015
Merged with Heritage Family Services, OK. Received estate gift, purchased property in CA. Opened GA office.
Read moreNovember 23, 2016
Merged with Love Basket Adoption Agency, MO. Received Alternative to Abortion Grant
Read moreNovember 23, 2017
Merged with Generations Adoptions TX
Read moreNovember 23, 2018
Opened office in FL. Acquired the staff, clients, and files of Children's Hope International.
Read moreNovember 23, 2020
Acquired the Staff of MLJ Adoptions IN. First foster placements in SC and GA
Read moreNovember 23, 2021
Merged with Special Delivery, TX First foster placements in CA
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