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2023 Year In Review

Nightlight’s mission is to “Share God’s love through foster care and adoption.” Last year we stepped out in faith as we served nearly a thousand children, expectant parents, and foster and adoptive families nationwide. One act of faith was to invest in foster care by hiring staff in states where we did not […]

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The Season of Giving

Is this the season to bestow the ultimate gift of family through embryo donation? The holiday season ushers in a wave of excitement, with bustling stores, busy shoppers, and a palpable sense of joy as we prepare for festive celebrations with friends, family, delectable food, and the delight of gift-giving. Amidst this holiday cheer, a […]

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Why Embryo Donors Should be Celebrated!

If you've experienced the joy of having children, you understand the precious gift they bring to your family. However, for thousands facing infertility challenges year after year, the dream of laughter in their homes becomes a struggle. For these couples, the answer often lies in the heartwarming option of embryo adoption, made possible by the […]

Addressing the Misconceptions of Open Embryo Adoption

Numerous misconceptions surround embryo adoption or embryo donation, and at Snowflakes, we often encounter misunderstandings, particularly concerning open adoption. Whether you are considering donating your remaining embryos or receiving embryos to expand your family, you may come across various misconceptions surrounding these opportunities. Families donating their embryos may grapple with their own misconceptions: "I don't […]

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Embryo Adoption 101

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 […]

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What to Expect from your Embryo Adoption Home Visit

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, […]

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Is Embryo Transport Safe?

The Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program facilitates the safe transport of your embryos to the referral clinic of your choice. You might wonder, "Aren't embryos fragile? Is it secure to ship them from one IVF lab to another?" The brief answer is yes, and here's why: Closely Monitored The entire process of embryo transport is […]

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National Infertility Awareness Week: Dangerous Infertility Myths

If you're considering expanding your family through adoption, chances are you've faced or are currently grappling with infertility—a challenge experienced by about one in eight couples in the U.S. Upon receiving an infertility diagnosis, individuals often encounter a plethora of misinformation, ranging from misconceptions and half-truths to anecdotes and outright myths. This misinformation can […]

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Core Values of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program

The Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program has been successfully helping embryo donors match with the adopting family of their choice for over 25 years. We have experience. Our matching service is hands-on, and final matches are mutually agreed upon between the two families – always. Our success is rooted in our legacy as an adoption […]

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Positive Adoption Language for Embryo Adoption

In previous blog posts, we described “positive adoption language,” which refers to the careful use of language when speaking about adoption. We recommend careful consideration to the terms used when speaking about embryo adoption. Embryos are human beings, and they deserve to be spoken of with reverence. Below we list several terms and a suggested […]

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