Category: New Beginnings News
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Welcoming Carolyn Cain, MSW — Social Work Supervisor
New Beginnings is pleased to welcome Carolyn Cain, MSW, as our new Social Work Supervisor. Carolyn provides clinical and administrative oversight of home studies and post-placement supervision, supporting families from preparation through placement and beyond. She brings 20 years of experience in child welfare and adoption, with a strong focus on family support, parent education,…
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Visit to ESWS and NCRC in Korea
Appreciation for Past Collaboration and Planning for the Future During our recent trip to Korea, New Beginnings met with the management and staff at Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) to express our appreciation for their longstanding partnership and support. ESWS has been an important part of New Beginnings for many years, and we were grateful…
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Understanding the Risks in a Reverse Kafala Process
Moroccan Heritage families may secure kafala independently, but a Reverse Kafala—where kafala is obtained before U.S. approval—can create legal and immigration challenges. Without a Primary Provider, families risk delays, increased costs, and visa denials. Learn how following the standard kafala process ensures a smoother path to bringing your child home.
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Morocco Kafala Program Update
The Morocco Kafala Program is actively collaborating with orphanages and local government officials across Morocco to understand better how we can meet the needs of children awaiting permanent families. While the number of orphans in Morocco is high, establishing Hague-compliant, responsible, and child-centered partnerships and processes requires careful work and planning. This is a sensitive,…
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Celebrating Barbara’s Retirement and Her Legacy of Dedication
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]This month, we say farewell to Barbara, a founding member of New Beginnings, as she steps into retirement. Since our inception in 1985, Barbara has been a steadfast presence, embodying commitment, care, and advocacy for the families we serve. Barbara opened and ran our Florida office beginning in 2000,…
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As-Salam Alaikum and Eid Mubarak!
As-Salam Alaikum and Eid Mubarak! On this joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, we extend our warmest greetings to the Morocco Kafala Program community. To those of you who have contributed to our 2024 Ramadan Fundraiser, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your selfless support makes a profound difference in the lives of…
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Join us in Praying For Morocco
Join us in praying for the thousands of families who have suffered loss and devastation because of the September 8-9 earthquake in Morocco. The earthquake ravaged homes, schools, and businesses in both urban and remote mountain villages. Thanks to God, our partner orphanages—staff and children—remain safe, but they mourn their country’s deep loss.
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New Beginnings 2020 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. Click here to access our 2020 New Beginnings Program Report.
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Notice to Adoptive Families Regarding COVID-19
We hope that everyone is safe and healthy. As you are all aware by now, last week, the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the COVID-19 viral infection a pandemic. With infections rapidly spreading to countries worldwide and governments imposing travel restrictions. Many prospective adoptive families will find themselves needing to make adjustments…
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Chinese Adoption Research Project
My name is Ellie Logan, and I am a student at Wake Forest. I am currently completing my honors thesis in Anthropology, and I am focusing on family narratives and kinship surrounding Chinese transnational adoption. My sister is a Chinese adoptee. In growing up, her story became our story and how we identified our family.…