by New Beginnings | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog, Front Page, Korea
Darren and his parents from Orlando, Florida, USA, visited Korea for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Darren was able to meet a baby who had just been born with his new family. Darren is growing up in a healthy and loving family in America and is currently a... 
by New Beginnings | Jan 27, 2018 | Blog, Front Page, Korea, Korea Overview Page
New Beginnings is happy to announce that the length times for the Korean adoption program have shortened significantly. Since 2015, the average length of time has shortened by eleven months — from 26 months to 15. For many families, once the home study is completed,... 
by New Beginnings | Jan 27, 2018 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, Home Study
Answer all Questions on the Forms We appreciate families who move through the paperwork quickly, but partial and incomplete forms will only delay the process. Take the time to answer every question clearly and concisely. Use N/A and none when appropriate. All Adults... 
by New Beginnings | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog
New Beginnings’ Mission is to find orphaned and displaced children permanent loving homes by providing quality and compassionate social services through the adoption process and after the child is placed. At the heart of our mission is a permanent loving home.... 
by New Beginnings | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog, Front Page
Let’s Help Find The Missing Pieces This year we had forty requests for adoptee services and assisted with nine birth family reunions. The need for adoptee services continues to grow. From 1990 to 1999 there were 16,000 Korean children placed in American homes.... 
by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Dec 7, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page
Now that you are in the adoption process, you may have been matched with a child and are waiting for the placement or perhaps you are still waiting to be matched with a child. The holiday season extends for over a month with parties to attend, gifts to buy and... 
by New Beginnings | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, New Beginnings News
Dear Adoptive families and friends, Eight children from China were living with complicated medical needs or challenging diagnoses. They were learning to live life with physical limitations and medical challenges associated with conditions such as hydrocephalus, Down... 
by New Beginnings | Aug 30, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Pakistan
Hello and As-Salamu-Alaykum: When we were starting our Pakistan adoption, my husband and I combed thru the Internet to find out what to expect in Pakistan when we landed there. There is very little information out there as to what to expect, so here are the things... 
by Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW | Jul 24, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, Home Study
The home study is one of the most important documents generated during the adoption process. It is required for every adoption, both domestic and international. A home study is basically a detailed overview of the prospective adoptive family including upbringing,... 
by New Beginnings | Jun 29, 2017 | Adoption Tips, Blog, Front Page, resources
For each couple going through infertility, their journey is unique, but one of common issues they face is decision making. Questions such as “How many IVF cycles should we do? Should we try surrogacy, gestational carrier, donor egg, adoption? Is childfree living...