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...
by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Jul 24, 2017 | 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,...
by New Beginnings | Jun 29, 2017 | Blog, Front Page
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...
by New Beginnings | Jun 21, 2017 | Blog, Events, Korea
2017 NY Times Square Taekwondo & Hansik Festival Friday, June 23, 2017 42nd-43rd Street, Times Square, New...
by New Beginnings | May 1, 2017 | Blog, Korea, New Beginnings News
The numbers are in and wait times in Korea continue to get shorter. For most families, once the home study is complete, the length of time for a referral is less than two months. There are many children in need of permanent homes in Korea. So, the amount for time for...
by New Beginnings | Apr 14, 2017 | Blog, Korea
ESWS is still accepting applications for the 2017 Korean Language and Culture Program. Application must be filed by May 5, 2017. This program gives Korean adoptees (high school graduates and above) the opportunity to live on campus at Hallym University and take part...
by New Beginnings | Apr 6, 2017 | Blog, New Beginnings News
New Beginnings was pleased to host the President of ESWS, Dr. Jin Sook Kim, Ph.D., and the Director of Planning, Mr. Hyunki Kim on March 30, 2017. It was wonderful to see old friends whom we have worked with for over thirty years. The meeting was productive. Adoptive...
by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Mar 30, 2017 | Blog
By Liz Westermann, LCSW Now that you have made the decision to adopt, you are hoping that maybe the process will be easy and stress free. As you begin to fill out the applications, you realize there is an onslaught of more paperwork, fees, home study visits, and...
by New Beginnings | Feb 3, 2017 | Blog, Korea
Attention Korean Adoptees and Families For the ninth year, The New York Korean Performing Arts Center is organizing a trip to Korea offered to Korean Adoptees and their families. It is an opportunity to learn and perform traditional Korean Dance and music at the Jindo...
by New Beginnings | Dec 22, 2016 | Blog, New Beginnings News
Dear Friends and Families, This will be my twentieth year at New Beginnings. The first generation of children I had a role in placing have become smart, thoughtful, beautiful young adults. The young men and women of today are remarkable and are a great source of...
