About one-third of families who adopt internationally have smooth transitions; another third or so have some difficulties, but manage to work through these issues; and another third have serious and more pervasive problems. In these more difficult circumstances, even the best parents are often not prepared. Those families who are struggling need support, like every [...]

If you are adopting internationally, you know that there are two particularly critical times that you want professional medical assistance from someone who knows about international adoption: when you get a referral, and when you come home. Nightlight has compiled a state-by-state listing of Medical Providers that specialize in helping internationally adopted children. The list [...]

Adopting out of the birth order can be done, but certain considerations should be acknowledged for the sake of your children in the home and the child you are adopting.

The  China Centre for Children’s Welfare and Adoption released some new homestudy and post-placements requirements. These new guidelines and regulations for the homestudy go into effect as of October 1, 2011; and those regarding post placement visits and reports apply to families who receive Notice of Coming to China for Adoption after August 1, 2011. [...]

The treatment of a child with clubfoot is usually very standard, but it takes diligence. Also care does not have to be expensive. Through the Shriners Hospital your child can receive excellent care at no cost to you.

Sensory processing disorders can require a lot of work and understanding from parents. In helping and nurturing our children through the issues and conditions they will face, our ultimate goal is to bring glory to God.

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.

South Carolina Medical Resources The American Academy of Pediatrics provides a state-by-state directory of health care providers serving adopted children at www.aap.org/sections/adoption/SOAFCAdoptionDirectory2.pdf. The list includes physicians in private practice as well as those who provide services for internationally adopted children. MUSC International Adoption Clinic at MUSC Children’s Hospital Charleston, SC http://www.musckids.com/about/dept_prog/adoption.htm TEFRA This program provides [...]

The Adoption Tax Credit has been extended another year, and starting this year, it has increased to $13,170. So if you adopted this year or next, you can receive not only a tax credit of $13,170 but for the first time, the tax credit is refundable.

Next week, our China facilitator Sabrina Chang and Russia coordinator Kate Zyubenko will be in South Carolina at two adoption seminars, one in Lake Wylie (Nov. 18, register here) and the other in Moore (Nov. 20, register here). These are very special events featuring the China Special Needs Program, the Russia program, and the Ukraine/Hosting [...]

Domestic Adoption: Post- Monthly Adoption Discussion Group October 25, 2010 7:00 p.m.  and every 4th Monday of the Month The Vine Community Group 4373 Wade Hampton Blvd. Taylors, SC 29687 For more information contact Laura Beauvais-Godwin at laura@nightlight.org Those who adopt domestically may feel that for the most part their children are happy and well-adjusted, [...]

Nightlight Christian Adoptions has recently made available an updated 10-page guide to funding the expenses of your adoption. The resource guide provides detailed information concerning the new Federal Tax Credit/Refund for Adoption. The Financing your Adoption resource list is available at our Funding Your Adoption Resource Page. The resource guide covers the following topics: Federal and State Government [...]

We are very pleased to announce that a new youth group curriculum, “Adopt: The Option,” promoting adoption within teen peer groups is now available for Youth Directors nationwide.

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