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Five Ways to Cope with the Holidays While Waiting to Adopt.

by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Dec 7, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page

Now that you are in the adoption process, you may have been matched with a child and are waiting for the placement or perhaps you are still waiting to be matched with a child. The holiday season extends for over a month with parties to attend, gifts to buy and...

You Can Make A Difference

by New Beginnings | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, New Beginnings News

Dear Adoptive families and friends, Eight children from China were living with complicated medical needs or challenging diagnoses. They were learning to live life with physical limitations and medical challenges associated with conditions such as hydrocephalus, Down...

Helpful Advice for Adopting from Pakistan

by New Beginnings | Aug 30, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Pakistan

Hello and As-Salamu-Alaykum: When we were starting our Pakistan adoption, my husband and I combed thru the Internet to find out what to expect in Pakistan when we landed there. There is very little information out there as to what to expect, so here are the things...

Adoption Home Study: Seven Tips to Make the Process Easier

by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Jul 24, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, Home Study

The home study is one of the most important documents generated during the adoption process. It is required for every adoption, both domestic and international. A home study is basically a detailed overview of the prospective adoptive family including upbringing,...

Moving from infertility to adoption – Decision Making Help

by New Beginnings | Jun 29, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, resources

For each couple going through infertility, their journey is unique, but one of common issues they face is decision making. Questions such as “How many IVF cycles should we do? Should we try surrogacy, gestational carrier, donor egg, adoption? Is childfree living...