“Focus on: Cerebral Palsy” Many families pursuing international adoption are intimidated by the options, the process, as well as the potential challenges. So when a family hears about “special needs” adoption, they can feel completely overwhelmed. But the truth is that most of these special needs are quite misunderstood and often can be corrected with […]

The following is the first in a new series of posts by guest author Michael Hedges focusing on international adoption and life as an adoptive family. Stay tuned for further posts.   For when you are 18 People will say we rescued you Took you from a place of terror Stole you from sickness People […]

  The following is part 1 of an ongoing series of posts that will be featured on the Nightlight Blog. Stay tuned for future  posts!  For those of you who do not know who I am or where my story starts, lets start from the very beginning. My American name is Julia Sasha. My Russian […]

Sensory processing disorders often affect children who have spent their early years in an orphanage setting. These disorders can impact a child's socialization and learning skills.

Your child's nutritional status while in an orphanage can affect your child's overall growth and development. Learn how the lack of certain nutrients can affect your child and what you can do.

The following information is adapted from the post-adoption support files here at Carolina Hope. Note that this information is directly applicable only to SC residents who have adopted from overseas. The information provided here should not be construed as legal advice, for which you should see a qualified attorney. Once you are home with your […]