by New Beginnings | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, Front Page, Korea, 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 one waiting boy from Korea. A family that is interested in this... 
by New Beginnings | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page
Adoptions from the Korean Program are markedly faster than they were in the past four years. The average length of time for placement is now only 11 months. This is great news for the child and the adopting family. In measuring the length of time for an adoption, the... 
by New Beginnings | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, Front Page, New Beginnings News
Applications are now open for the 2019 Korean Language and Culture Program! This month-long program takes place at Hallyn University International School in Chuncheon, Korea (two hours from Seoul by train) in July 2019. Korean adoptees will learn about Korean language... 
by New Beginnings | Dec 16, 2018 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page
You have been matched with a child from Korea! How exciting…but now what? It’s never too soon to start making a connection with your child before you travel for the first time to meet him. Care packages are a popular and effective way to begin a relationship with your... 
by New Beginnings | Dec 14, 2018 | Appeals, Blog, Front Page
New Beginnings needs your support to convert our thousands of stored, paper files to digital files. We receive hundreds of calls requesting information contained in the closed file. With digital files, we can quickly respond to families and adoptees who want adoption... 
by New Beginnings | Dec 14, 2018 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page
International adoption remains a popular way of building your family. The decision to adopt a child from a foreign country is a life changing one for both you and the child here are some things to consider to see if this is right for you. Child’s Health Both healthy... 
by New Beginnings | Nov 26, 2018 | Events, Front Page, New Beginnings News
New Beginnings has united thousands of families like yours since 1985, touching tens of thousands of lives. Providing compassionate social services after your child is home is part of our mission. New Beginnings’ Beyond the Placement Program has given vital support to... 
by New Beginnings | Nov 21, 2018 | Blog, Front Page, Korea
In the fall of 2018 I participated in the Home to Home program in South Korea. Truth be told, I almost turned down the opportunity to go – there was a lot going on for me this year, work has been busy, etc. I can not express in words how happy I am that I... 
by New Beginnings | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page, 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 three waiting boys from Korea. A family that is interested in... 
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...