Category: New Beginnings News

Now is the time. Referrals are routinely presented soon after the home study is complete. The length of time is getting shorter and the process is going smoother. Age waivers might be available to parents who are older and have previously adopted from Korea. Age waivers are also available for families where both parent are…

We have our winners. But first, this years Beyond the Placement appeal raised over $11,000. Over half of the funds will be used to provide Grants to families to reduce the financial barriers when adopting an older or special needs child. With this support, these children can get the medical care, support and love they…

There is still time to “Enter to Win” a LG 32” TV or four “day hoppers” to Disney World. With your support, the Beyond the Placement Program can help find homes for waiting children and assist adoptees exploring their history and heritage. Click here to enter with an online donation, or click here to enter by signing…

New Beginnings™ Beyond the Placement Program is dedicated to providing our adoptive families with ongoing support. Parents need information that will strengthen their family and enable them to handle the challenges of adoptive parenting. We offer support groups for adoptive parents of children from birth to age 22 years, both international and domestic. Talking with…

China€’s Central Authority, CCCWA has issued new post adoption requirements which allow families to complete self reports for the last three reports. This means that a social worker is no longer required to make a visit and write the report. View our Updates page for more on the requirement and to download the self report…

CCCWA has expanded the eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive parents (PAPs). Previously single applicants could only be matched to a €˜special focus child. Now, CCCWA will allow single mothers to adopt children from the shared list or be matched with a child without special needs. The age requirements have be relaxed as well. For couples…

Dear Friends and Families, Season’s Greetings to you and your loved ones! We are deeply grateful for the support everyone has provided New Beginnings Family and Children’s Services this year. Your generosity has helped us find waiting children permanent homes and assist adoptees in exploring their personal history and heritage. As you consider your year-end…

Dear Families and Friends; With your support, we have operated the Beyond the Placement Program for more than a year. Much of our services are for young adult adoptees seeking more information on their personal history and cultural heritage. Over the past year we had thirty five requests for adoptee services and assisted with eight…