Born and raised in Nigeria, Joy studied biology and education at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria before moving to...
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Emma Kennedy, Adoption Specialist Western Idaho
Emma completed her internship at ANB before receiving her Bachelors in Social Work from Boise State University in...
Becky Stiles, Adoption Agency Office Manager
We would like to introduce Becky Stiles, A New Beginning’s new Office Manager/Administrative Assistant. Becky will be...
Jenna Pearl, Cultural Ambassador & Peer Mentor
My name is Jenna Pearl and I was adopted from Nanjing, China when I was 9 months old. A recent graduate from Idaho...
Office Reopening
Plan for reopening Update May 26, 2020 We are excited to announce that A New Beginning Adoption Agency will be opening...
Foster-Adoption Discussion Panel
Watch channel 5’s cover story on the Pendergrass family here. Join us as the Foster-Adopt Discussion Panel, Feb. 11...
Kara McAfee, Adoption Specialist Eastern Idaho
Kara received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 2007 from Brigham Young University-Idaho. She...
Stephanie Pearl, Founder
Stephanie Pearl was the Founder of A New Beginning. She worked in the social work field working in nursing homes,...

