We are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Elizabeth. Born: June 18, 2010 at 5:31am. Weight: 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Height: 19.5 inches long It has been a long anticipated adoption process with challenges, pitfalls and heartbreak, but with enough perseverance , determination and love we can finally start our forever family.  Our journey has not ended, but finally begun and are excited to welcome our new little girl into our...

  •According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, 33% of children adoption from Foster Care is by a single parent (U.S. DHHS, 2000). •Research in the 1970s found that an estimated .5% to 4% of persons completing adoptions were single. Studies in the 1980s found from 8% to 34% of adopters were single. (Stolley, 1993) •Across the country the number of single parent placements slowly and steadily continues toincrease, both...

Whether you are a prospective biological parent or prospective adoptive parent exploring adoption, you will encounter many terms with which you may not be familiar.  We have set forth below some of the more frequently used adoption terminology.  We have also included “positive” adoption language so that in the event you choose adoption, you will help to reinforce right from the beginning that adoption is a loving choice for biological parents...

The Road to Adoption: Patiently Waiting to Exhale When my partner, Anthony, and I started our journey on the road to adoption, many of our friends forgot I had already been on the road for the past 32 years as I was adopted when I was 1.5 years old. The adopting side is a totally different experience with decisions I had not initially expected. Our first decision focused on whether we should go it alone, get a 1-800 red bat-phone line, hire an adoption...

Hello, If you are looking to place your child or know someone who is, please pass this along. We have dreamed of beginning this process and are ready to create a loving home for your child.  Ricky, adopted at age 1 & 1/2, understands how important being placed with a loving and caring family is and we are ready to give that wonderful gift back. We are choosing an open adoption for many reasons.  We know it is important to have adoption questions...

an openly adopted child’s legacy Once there were two expectant mothers. One carried and cared for you beneath her beating heart She became your Birthmother. The other carried the hope of you within her. She became your Mom. As the days passed, and you grew bigger and stronger, Your Birthmother knew that she could not give you all you needed after your birth. Meanwhile, your Mom was ready and waiting for you. One day your Birthmom and your...

POSITION : Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop JOB DESCRIPTION : Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites...