“We were unsure where to begin so we attended the informational seminar at Nightlight. We were impressed with the stories we heard and the wonderful and caring staff that we decided at lunch that day to start our paperwork with Nightlight for a domestic adoption. We worked diligently to complete all of the requirements as quickly as possible. We were prepared to wait for ‘the call’ [to be selected by the birthparents] and we were totally thrilled when it came much sooner than we had expected.
We were told about Angela, and we were immediately drawn to her. We met her when she was just 15-weeks pregnant. The birth seemed so far away. We met with Angela, Kelly Poffenberger and Mary Madison for lunch. Angela was well prepared with a long list of questions for us. We seemed to have a lot in common and many shared values.
After lunch we took Angela to a doctor’s appointment where she had an ultrasound and we got to see the baby for the first time. It was love at first sight. After that we saw Angela monthly and spoke to her every few weeks. We had a lot of time to get to know each other and we became closer as the months went on. The three of us had already discussed names for the baby [a son] and we had decided on David Michael.
As the due date approached we prayed for Angela to have a safe and speedy delivery and that is exactly what she had. Our son, David, was born at 2:14 a.m. Angela’s friends took pictures of us as we walked in and as Angela gave us our greatest gift, our son. We had a blessing ceremony during which we praised God for his hand in bringing us all together and for bringing baby David safely into the world. It was such a perfect way for our lives to begin as parents.
We continue to talk with Angela via email. We look forward to visits with her not only for her to be reassured in her plan for baby David, but for us to also watch her grow and thrive. We have two wonderful new members of our family and our lives are more complete than ever. Baby David will always know about the special place that he has in Angela’s heart and about the special place that she has in ours.”
Learn more about Domestic Adoption
No matter your situation, Nightlight is here to provide guidance and support.
Nightlight is licensed to provide domestic adoption services in California, Colorado and South Carolina.
Over 2,000 children have been placed with couples through our domestic adoption programs. If you are a mother considering adoption for your child, we invite you to browse through our Home Study Services.
The information presented on these web pages is general and applies to all domestic programs. For the specific details of each program, please download the state-specific information packets below.
California Domestic Adoption Process [pdf]
California Process and FAQs
Application Forms
Fee Schedule
South Carolina Domestic Adoption Process [pdf]
South Carolina Process and FAQs
Application Forms
Fee Schedule
Colorado Domestic Adoption Process [pdf]
Colorado Process and FAQs
Application Forms
Fee Schedule
Adoption Education
Nightlight Christian Adoptions is committed to having well-educated adoptive families. Adoption education does not begin with your adoption process and end with the placement of your child. Education is an ongoing process. Please read our Adoption Education Requirements for more information about Nightlight’s expectations for families completing a home study or adoption through our agency.