Adoption Programs and Countries
New Beginnings supports Adoption Programs in:
To quickly and easily review the eligibility requirements, visit our Programs at a Glance page.
We also provide Adoption Services for:
Adoption Process and Fees
The adoption process is broadly the same for all international adoptions. It begins with an
- Application; then
- Home Study; next the
- Assignment and Acceptance; then
- Bringing your child home; lastly
- Post-adoption services.
For more details on the process, visit our Steps in the Process page.
Fee Schedules are available for our programs and services. From many adoptions, Financial Assistance is available. For families adopting a waiting child from an NB program, a Beyond the Placements Grant is available.
Authorizations and Licenses
NB is Hague Accredited and licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. NB can provide home study and adoption services for residents of these states. Families that live in another state, we can provide adoption services, and we will work with a local agency for home study services. For families receiving adoption services from another agency and need a home study, we can provide the service in the states we are licensed.
Relative Adoptions
Primary provider services to many families adopting Orphaned Relatives from different countries. We can not provide services everywhere, but to explore if NB can help, submit a pre-application.
At least one adoption applicant must be a U.S. Citizen. For families living abroad, we do make considerations when adopting from the Korean Program.
Not-for-Profit
We are a not-for-profit agency. You can read our Mission Statement here. We do appreciate donations to Support our Mission and our Programs.
Office and Hours
Our office hours are Monday – Thursday from 9:00 to 4:00; Friday 9:00 to 2:00. Walk-in are welcome at our Main Office at 87 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, NY 11501. However, it is best if you made an appointment. Our phone number is 516-747-2204 and our email address is nb@new-beginnings.org. When you are ready, Let’s Begin.
New Beginnings 2019 Program Report
New Beginnings’ mission is to find permanent, loving homes for orphaned and displaced children by providing quality and compassionate social services through the adoption process and after the child is placed. Here is our 2019 New Beginnings Program Report.
Is International Adoption Right for You?
International adoption remains a popular way of building your family. The decision to adopt a child from a foreign country is a life changing one for both you and the child here are some things to consider to see if this is right for you.