Embryo adoption through the Snowflakes Program offers families a unique and meaningful way to grow their family while giving life to remaining embryos. While the legal framework surrounding embryos in the United States may differ from traditional adoption, the heart behind Snowflakes remains the same—helping children be welcomed into loving families. In the United […]

  One of the most important steps in your embryo adoption journey is completing and revisiting your matching preferences. Considering your preferences is more than marking boxes on a checklist; this process is a thoughtful tool designed to help you realistically consider the medical, genetic, and situational factors involved in receiving embryos from a placing […]

  As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us take time to reflect on what we’re most thankful for. For some families, those blessings arrive through a unique and beautiful path: embryo adoption and donation. November 25th marks Embryo Adoption Awareness Day, a time to celebrate the families who have been built through this remarkable process and […]

  The question of whether embryos are considered people is a complex and deeply debated topic that intersects biology, religion, and law. Different perspectives offer varying answers based on scientific, legal, and moral considerations. You probably are familiar with the beloved children’s book, Horton Hears a Who, that tells a story about an elephant named […]

  A growing question among families considering embryo adoption through Snowflakes: Are children born from embryo adoption at risk for adoption-related trauma? When most people think of “adoption trauma,” they are referring to the emotional and neurological impact that can occur when a child is separated from their birth family—whether at birth or later in […]

  When you begin the journey of embryo adoption, you will likely find yourself asking a lot of questions. One that often comes up for families working with Snowflakes is: “Were donor eggs or sperm used to create these embryos?” It is a good and important question. For some families, the idea of adopting embryos […]

  If you are just beginning your embryo adoption journey, preparing for your first frozen embryo transfer, or holding a long-awaited newborn in your arms, the teenage years may seem light-years away. However, time has a way of flying—and sooner than you think, your child will be navigating adolescence. No matter where you are in […]

  Donating embryos through the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program is a profound gift. For many placing families, it is an act of deep compassion, born from both gratitude and the desire to help someone else experience the joy of parenthood. However, even in this generous offering, there can be moments of unexpected heartache—particularly when your […]

Embryo adoption is an incredible opportunity for hopeful parents to experience pregnancy and childbirth while giving frozen embryos a chance at life. If you are preparing for a frozen embryo transfer (FET) with an adopted embryo, you may feel a mix of excitement, hope, and nervousness. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate […]

  We thank you for your continued support and interest in our ministry of sharing God’s love through foster care and adoption. This year was one of many unexpected blessings.   Our foster care program continued to see growth with the need to hire additional foster workers in CO and TX. We were unexpectedly blessed by a large […]