Why do we use the word Snowflakes®?  When Nightlight’s former president, Ron Stoddart, conceived of the idea of embryo adoption in 1997, he coined the term Snowflakes. Ron told people that embryos, like snowflakes, are “tiny, frozen, unique, and a gift from above.”  Shortly thereafter, Ron secured a trademark for Nightlight’s embryo adoption program with […]

  In recent years, embryo adoption has become an increasingly recognized option for couples facing infertility—and for Christians seeking to uphold the sanctity of human life from its very beginning. Yet awareness of this beautiful opportunity remains limited, especially within the Church. For believers who hold that every human being is made in the image […]

  Nightlight opened an international adoption program in Nigeria in 2016. We continue our successful partnership with Morgan Hill Children Foundation. Morgan Hill is currently the only organization licensed by the Ministry of Youth and Development to provide adoption services in Lagos, Nigeria. They are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to humanitarian and children’s advocacy work. […]

Nightlight Christian Adoptions continues to grow and improve. Each quarter, we prepare a quarterly Performance Quality Improvement report. If you would like to see our improvement, please click the link below to our PQI Quarterly report. PQI Quarterly Report Q3 2025

  As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us take time to reflect on what we’re most thankful for. For some families, those blessings arrive through a unique and beautiful path: embryo adoption and donation. November 25th marks Embryo Adoption Awareness Day, a time to celebrate the families who have been built through this remarkable process and […]

  The question of whether embryos are considered people is a complex and deeply debated topic that intersects biology, religion, and law. Different perspectives offer varying answers based on scientific, legal, and moral considerations. You probably are familiar with the beloved children’s book, Horton Hears a Who, that tells a story about an elephant named […]

  Pregnancy is a time of profound transformation—not only for a woman’s body, but for the little life growing within it. While many people understand the importance of good nutrition and regular prenatal care, there’s still confusion and misinformation around substance use during pregnancy, particularly when it comes to alcohol, marijuana, and opioid use and/or […]

  A growing question among families considering embryo adoption through Snowflakes: Are children born from embryo adoption at risk for adoption-related trauma? When most people think of “adoption trauma,” they are referring to the emotional and neurological impact that can occur when a child is separated from their birth family—whether at birth or later in […]

  If you’re parenting a child from a hard place, you have probably run into behavior that feels unfair—or even manipulative. It can leave you feeling frustrated, controlled, or even attacked. But here’s the thing: what looks like manipulation is often something very different underneath. It’s about survival, not scheming. For children who’ve experienced trauma, […]

  Portugal is known for its rich culture, beautiful coastlines, and warm communities. But beyond being a beloved travel destination, Portugal has also become a country where international adoption is possible for families who feel called to grow through adoption. Portugal is a Hague Convention country, which means its adoption process follows international standards of […]