by New Beginnings | Oct 27, 2018 | Blog, Front Page, Korea
I came into the Korean Language and Culture Program with what I thought was a completely realized Korean American adoptive identity. If I had to choose one takeaway from my trip, it would be that there is always more I can do to discover myself and to get even more in... 
by New Beginnings | Sep 6, 2018 | Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page, Stories
Check out 8-year-old Parker’s awesome piano skills! Parker has been playing piano since age 4 and now he performs in many events and competitions. This year he entered a competition with High School students and took 1st place. “We are so blessed to have our... 
by New Beginnings | Aug 6, 2018 | Blog, Events, Front Page
It was so much fun too! New Beginnings’ Pizza and Paint Night was held July 27 at the Lynbrook Recreation Center in Greis Park. Families, patrons and art enthusiasts enjoyed an evening of conversations and friends while designing and painting their family monogram.... 
by New Beginnings | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog, New Beginnings News
For many people, a waiting child adoption is a wonderful way to add to their family. A waiting child is a child who is legally free for adoption, but does not yet have a permanency plan. We currently have four waiting boys from Korea. A family that is interested in... 
by New Beginnings | Jul 31, 2018 | Blog, Front Page
What a great week the child had at Vacation Bible School, hosted by Redeeming Grace Fellowship. They were asked to bring in donations for the 400 Bottles a Day campaign. 400 Bottles is the number of bottles used each day to feed and nourish the 50 babies who are care... 
by New Beginnings | Jun 27, 2018 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page
Have you filed a post-adoption report recently? New Beginnings would like to remind our adoptive parents how important it is to comply with the country of origin’s requirements for submitting post-adoption reports. We have reports from most families; but there are... 
by New Beginnings | Jun 9, 2018 | Events
New Beginnings invites you to a Pizza and Paint Night. These are so much fun. Join us on July 27 at 7:30, at the Lynbrook Recreation Center, Greis Park. $35 per person includes supplies to paint a wood board family monogram sign, pizza and light refreshments. All... 
by New Beginnings | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog, Events, Front Page, Korea
Korean Adoptees in Search of their Roots Since the establishment of ESWS in 1972, there have been many international adoptees to visit Korea, in search of their roots. And we understand that there are many adoptees that have some contact with their birth family and... 
by New Beginnings | Jun 5, 2018 | Events, Front Page
2018 China Culture Trip For the adoptive families with children from China… If the adoptive families could take care of their round-trip flight tickets to and from Beijing, POP’s Foundation and the Chinese government will subsidize EVERYTHING for the rest of the trip!... 
by Chrissy Andrews | May 9, 2018 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page
Becoming a parent is a priceless experience. However, if you are thinking of expanding your family through adoption, then you will inevitably need to also consider the costs that come with the process. In the United States, the average cost of an adoption is around...