How it Started
I first traveled to Romania in 2002 as a college student. When I stepped off the train in Bucharest, there were homeless children begging in the station. I returned in 2009 to start this organization. We helped the street children find solutions, and we tutored children in orphanages.
But we wanted to do even more; we wanted to give children a family. It wasn't easy, but in 2017 we gained authorization and built the local trust needed to be involved in the adoption process. Today we train around 40 families every year for adoption.
Thank you for caring enough about children to look into our small charity. If you can help us, please be in touch, it means a lot.
-David Bradford Lee
What's different?
Child Plaement in RO
Adopted in Country
Asociația Umanitară Un Nou Început (A New Beginning Humanitarian Association) is Authorized in Internal Adoption (Romanians Adopting Romanian Children), by the Romanian Governing Body ANPDCA since 2017. In collaboration with Child Protection of Brasov County Romania we have certified hundreds of couples for adoption. Our team includes qualified and experienced Psychologists and Social Workers who support these families through the whole process; and even years into the future if life gets hard for the child or family.
How We Help
Our Approach
Food lasts a few hours, clothes a few weeks... but family changes a child's life. Offering this level of care isn't easy as a Charity, we are fortunate to have a great staff including experienced Psychologists and Social Workers, to give families support when life is complicated.
Legal Navigation
We guide families through the ins and outs of the Romanian systems so they find solutions that are best for their unique situation.
Adoption Course
Since 2017 we handle the adoption course for Brasov County Romania to certify future parents for adoption. The course is based on the real life issues we have seen adoptive families face in Romania.
Long Term Support
Our certified Psychologists and Social Workers support families even years after placement. We are here for our families even when life is complicated and difficult.
Our Mission
Their Voice...
"Many people believe that adoption is something simple, but in reality it is a complex set of actions, circumstances, and situations that you may not understand. Instead of doing good, you can unintentionally cause harm without realizing it. Counseling throughout the adoption process should be mandatory, not optional.”
-Adoptive Father
"Counseling with a specialised Psychologist has been helpful for us as parents, not just our child."
-Adoptive Mother
"I appreciated that they warmly shared from their personal experience in adopting, as well as professional expertise."
-Adoptive Mother
