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AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION PRESENTS ANNUAL MEMBER GIVEBACK DONATIONS TO MINISTRY PARTNERS
Glendora, CA, February 16, 2016 — America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU) announced its annual Visa® Platinum GiveBack donation of $11,596 to each of four key ministry partners: The Brooklyn Tabernacle (Brooklyn, NY) New Beginnings Adoption & Family Services...
Carolina Panther Wide-Receiver Jerricho Cotchery to Play in Local Golf Tournament
New Beginnings International Children’s & Family Services is upping their game with celebrity guest, Jerricho Cotchery, during their annual Jeff Robertson Memorial Golf Fore Life tournament on May 3, 2016. During his most recent season with the North Carolina...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much?
In many of the email and Facebook responses we’ve received lately, one question continues to come up. Everyone wants to know the same thing. Cost. “How much does adoption cost?” “Why is adoption so expensive?” “Why isn’t adoption free?” While it may look simple from...
70 Technology Free Family Activities
When was the last time you went a full day without checking your cell phone? Can you remember? The more we rely on technology, the more we come to see how it is both a blessing and a curse. Never in the history of the world has information been so readily accessible...
Why Do Adoptive Parents Prefer Girls?
Congratulations! It’s a…” The word that comes next is the most anticipated and life changing word any parents could hear! Boy? Girl? That one word determines whether their future lives are filled with ruffled leggings, Hello Kitty, and fairy princess dresses or toy...
Adopting Out of Birth Order
In the past, adopting out of birth order was universally discouraged by adoption professionals. However, we find very little research showing that it causes any longstanding problems. Even so, many countries still do not allow for children to be adopted out of birth...
The Weems: a ‘ big, beautiful, bold, boisterous family of five!’
We love sharing about what God is doing through New Beginnings with our adoptive families and supporters! This week we highlight the Weems and how God unexpectedly fulfilled their desire for a big family even after it seemed they would never have anymore children....
NB’s Top 5 Books for Parents
The very first step when considering adoption is to simply learn more. At the very beginning, you’re asking questions and finding credible resources. If the materials you have are really good, they can also serve as guides to help you through tough situations. At New...
NB’s Top 5 Books for Kids
Studies have shown again and again that there really is no downside to reading to your children. Reading strengthens the bond between you. It also reinforces basic speech skills giving them a better grasp of the fundamentals of language. Reading also encourages...
Adoption: Taking the First Three Steps of the Journey
Have you ever had the experience of looking at a blank piece of paper and not knowing what to write? In the beginning, that’s how many prospective adoptive parents feel. They’ve already decided they want to pursue adoption, but they just don’t know where to start. As...
