Families Ready to Adopt a Baby | Open Arms Adoption Network

Below are some of our hopeful adoptive families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware. Our families are diverse and include singles, couples, LGBT families and families of all religions and races. Interested in learning more about any of these adoptive families or others? Contact us now.
Marian & Jesse

Hello, and thank you so much for considering us as adoptive parents for your child! We can promise you we will not take parenting…
- Marian & Jesse
  
  Hello, and thank you so much for considering us as adoptive parents for your child! We can promise you we will not take parenting for granted and hope this letter and photos give you a glimpse of the type of parents we will be. While we will never know all you are going through, we wish you comfort now and peaceful times ahead.
  
  The two of us have wanted to have a family since we met 15 years ago. Both of us had siblings close in age growing up, and we would love for our children to have a similarly close relationship. We have been over the moon since becoming parents to Ellis through adoption. Now that Ellis is a toddler, we are all ready and excited to grow our family once again. A lot of our approach to parenting is influenced by our experience as teachers. Jesse is an elementary school teacher and Marian teaches middle school. We both think it’s important for children to explore interests, enjoy education, and grow creatively. We will ensure your child will have the opportunity to explore, learn, and create throughout their life with our full support and love.
  
  Thank you again for getting to know us. We sincerely hope to have the chance to get to know you if and when you are ready.
  
  With love,
  Jesse and Marian
  
  Fun Facts about Marian & Jesse
  
  Favorite places: Paris and New Orleans
  
  Favorite foods: Nachos and Pizza
  
  Favorite hobbies: Playing music, sailing, and hiking
Jon & Sami

We are Jon and Sami. Thank you for taking a look at our profile. We are honored you might consider us to be part…
- Jon & Sami
  
  We are Jon and Sami. Thank you for taking a look at our profile. We are honored you might consider us to be part of your child’s life. We respect you and your decision and wish the very best for you.
  
  We have been together for 9 years and married for 5 years. We love each other and are excited to grow our family. Our life is filled with art, music, laughter, travel, family, friends, traditions, and more. We enjoy exploring cities, cooking, and time in parks, and look forward to welcoming a child into our family.
  
  -Jon & Sami
  
  Fun Facts about Jon & Sami
  
  Favorite places: We have a summer tradition: one week at a lakehouse in upstate New York, another week at a beach house at the Jersey shore! Throughout the year, we love visiting family in Florida and going to Disney World and Universal Studios.
  
  Favorite foods: BBQ, nachos, fro-yo, and trying new recipes together at home. Every Saturday we get egg-and-cheese bagels from the corner bodega and eat them at the park together.
  
  Favorite hobbies: reading, hosting and spending time with family and friends, exploring city museums and parks, and road trips
  
  Favorite holidays: Sami enjoys cooking Thanksgiving dinner, and Jon loves a big traditional family Christmas
Anna & Keltie

Hello! We are Anna, Keltie and Bayard. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our profile with you. We hope the photos give…
- Anna & Keltie
  
  Hello!
  
  We are Anna, Keltie, and Bayard. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our profile with you. We hope the photos give you a sense of the love and playfulness that we live by.
  
  We love being a family. With so much to share, we look forward to welcoming another child we will cherish and nurture. We have always envisioned a family with siblings who play and grow together. We know Bayard will be a wonderful big brother and that our love as parents can only deepen as our family expands.
  
  Having created our family through adoption, we value and respect every stage of this unique process. We honor your journey and are humbled by your strength. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us.
  
  With love and gratitude,
  Anna, Keltie & Bayard
  
  Fun Facts about Anna & Keltie
  Favorite places: Art Museums, Mountains, Beaches, Home, Playgrounds (says Bayard)
  Favorite foods: Any and All Fruit, Pecan Pie, Sushi, Ramen, Tacos, Chocolate
  Favorite hobbies: Cooking, Bicycling, Ceramics, Gardening
  Favorite music: Beyonce, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Fela Kuti, De La Soul
Sakinah

Hello. My name is Sakinah and here’s a sneak peek into my life, the people, activities and experiences that bring me joy. One of…
- Sakinah
  
  Hello. My name is Sakinah and here’s a sneak peek into my life, the people, activities and experiences that bring me joy.
  
  One of my favorite quotes is “the most wasted of days is one without laughter”. I love entertaining friends and family at my home and look for any opportunity to be outdoors.
  
  I have over 20 years of finance experience. My career started out in investment banking. This work was incredibly rewarding but left little time for a life outside of work. I currently work in the nonprofit sector. Work is important to me but my most important contribution to society will be raising a healthy, confident child. I am excited to be adopting, including my child in current family traditions, such as Sunday suppers and summer vacations in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and creating new family traditions.
  
  I live in a safe, racially diverse neighborhood in Philadelphia close to family, hiking trails, a library, and recreation center.
  
  I appreciate the time you’re taking time to get to know me. Thank you. I’m wishing you the best.
  
  -Sakinah
  
  Fun Facts about Sakinah
  Favorite foods: Pizza
  Favorite hobbies: Reading, Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Hosting dinner parties
  Favorite holidays: Easter
  Favorite music: Reggae, Motown
Emily

Hi, I'm Emily. I am quick to laugh, smart, kind and compassionate, driven, a lover of people and nature, and fiercely committed to taking…
- Emily
  
  Hi, I’m Emily. I am quick to laugh, smart, kind and compassionate, driven, a lover of people and nature, and fiercely committed to taking care of myself and those around me.
  
  Since I was a small child, I have dreamed of becoming a mother. To pour myself into my children. Raising kind, compassionate, confident children who are free to be their unique selves, secure in who they are and the knowledge that they are valuable, loved, and supported.
  
  After so many years of waiting and wanting to be a mother, I couldn’t be more thrilled to be starting my family through adoption. Thank you for considering me to mother your child. No matter what you decide, I know your decision will be made with love.
  
  I can tell you all kinds of things about myself but may these pages do more than that. May they SHOW you who I am and the life that I live.
  
  -Emily
  
  Fun Facts about Emily
  Favorite places: the beach, hiking and Morocco!
  Favorite foods: fresh figs, lamb tagine
  Favorite hobbies : gardening, creating skin care products from plants/flowers, beading jewelry
  Favorite holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas – getting together with friends and family over good food, lots of love and laughter
Thomas & Arreon

We're Thomas and Arreon, and we're so happy that you're taking some time to read our profile and get to know us. We are…
- Thomas & Arreon
  
  We’re Thomas and Arreon, and we’re so happy that you’re taking some time to read our profile and get to know us. We are grateful and honored that you might consider us to parent your child.
  
  As you’ll discover in our book, we value living life to the fullest and maintaining close relationships with family and friends. We love our jobs and the fact that we have the opportunity to make positive change in the world every day.
  
  We’ve always known that we wanted our family to include children, and we’re looking forward to sharing our lives with a child. Thank you for taking the time to consider us!
  
  -Thomas and Arreon
  
  Fun Facts about Thomas & Arreon
  
  Favorite places: Broadway & the beach
  Favorite foods: sushi, fried chicken
  Favorite hobbies: cooking, making music, traveling
  Favorite holidays: Christmas
Nathan & Michael

Hello! We're Nathan and Michael. Thank you for taking the time to learn about us! We have been together over 11 years and married…
- Nathan & Michael
  
  Hello! We’re Nathan and Michael. Thank you for taking the time to learn about us! We have been together over 11 years and married for 5. We met in Philadelphia, and moved to Washington, DC eight years ago. Our neighborhood has some great playgrounds, a community center with a pool, and is very friendly and eclectic, and DC offers so many fun activities for families.
  
  Michael grew up in South New Jersey and is the oldest of four children. Nathan grew up in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and is the youngest of two brothers. Together, we have three nephews and two nieces who we love spending time with. Family is very important to both of us and a big part of our lives. It is our dream to become parents and to grow our family through adoption and we’re dedicated to providing a fun and loving home for a child.
  
  We want you to know how much we respect the tough decisions you are facing, and know that whatever that decision is, it comes from a place of love and courage and thoughtfulness.
  
  With Love,
  
  Nathan and Michael
  
  Fun Facts about Nathan & Michael
  
  Favorite places: We love Provincetown, MA which we try to visit most summers, and St. Thomas, USVI, where Nathan is from, there is no place more beautiful to us.
  Favorite foods: Michael loves a good Cheesesteak, Nathan loves caribbean food
  Favorite hobbies: Michael loves to paint, Nathan loves to garden, and they both love running and cycling
  Favorite holidays: Michael’s Favorite Holiday is the 4th of July because he loves the summer. Nathan’s favorite holiday is Passover for the food, tradition, and friends.
Matt & Matthew

Hello! We are Matthew and Matt... and Simon. First, we would like to thank you for taking the time to read about us. We…
- Matt & Matthew
  
  Hello! We are Matt & Matthew…and Simon. First, we would like to thank you for taking the time to read about us. We understand that you are making an important decision that may be difficult for you. We recognize your courage. We are honored that you may be considering us as part of your adoption plan and hope that you enjoy this glimpse into our lives.
  
  We have been together for 18 years and have always dreamed of starting a family. Seven years ago, we welcomed our son, Simon, into our family. When Simon arrived, we knew that he would not be the only child in our family. It will be our responsibility to ensure that the next child that we welcome into our family develops a strong sense of who they are and where they come from. We look forward to building a relationship with you that is within your comfort zone.
  
  We’d like to tell you a little bit more about us and our lives. We have both dedicated our lives and careers to working with children. Matt has been a teacher and elementary school principal in New York City. Matthew is a child psychologist.
  
  We have a large but close-knit extended family. Between us, we have 6 siblings and 12 nieces and nephews. Almost everyone lives nearby, and we see family members on a weekly basis. We have been very active in the lives of our nieces and nephews and look forward to inviting the love and support of aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins into our child’s life.
  
  We have so much love in our hearts and would love to welcome another child into our family.
  
  Fun Facts about Matt & Matthew
  
  Favorite places: the beach, the fjords of Norway, and the playground or our backyard (says Simon)
  
  Favorite foods: chocolate, any baked pasta dish & pizza
  
  Favorite hobbies: hiking and hanging out with friends (Matthew), drawing comic books, hiking & interior design (Matt), drawing, creating sculptures & tap dancing (Simon)
  
  Favorite holiday: Halloween! Hanukkah & Christmas
Octavius & Gordon

Hello! We are Octavius and Gordon! We are grateful for the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you! We are very excited to be growing…
- Octavius & Gordon
  
  Hello! We are Octavius and Gordon! We are grateful for the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you! We are very excited to be growing our family through adoption, and thank you for taking the time to get to know us!
  Our relationship is all about respect, kindness, honesty, and creativity. Through all the ups and downs of life, we feel so lucky to be moving forward side by side.
  
  With love and gratitude,
  
  Octavius and Gordon
  
  Fun Facts about Octavius & Gordon
  Favorite Places: The Beach, the woods
  Favorite foods: French Fries, ANY & ALL Mexican food
  Favorite Hobbies: Hosting Parties, Learning Japanese, Quilting
  Favorite Holidays: Christmas, Halloween
Laura & Megan

Hi! We're Megan, Laura, and Sai. We are in awe of your strength as you consider adoption and we are sure that whatever you…
- Laura & Megan
  
  Hi! We’re Megan, Laura, and Sai. We are in awe of your strength as you consider adoption and we are sure that whatever you choose will be right for you and your child. Thank you so much for taking some time to learn about us.
  
  We have been married and living in Philly for almost 8 years. Sai joined our family through adoption in 2019 and is now three years old. We live in a neighborhood with big parks, lots of playgrounds and all different kinds of families. Sai gets lots of time in nature, at the pool and hanging out with family and friends. His aunts and uncles and grandparents all love spending time with him. Sai will be an amazing, sweet older brother.
  
  In our family we love and support each other unconditionally. We love learning and will encourage our children to have fun, explore and make the world a better place. We want them to know their stories and we will support them as they discover who they are.
  
  Our best wishes are with you as you navigate this decision.
  
  With love and gratitude,
  Laura and Megan and Sai
  
  Fun Facts about Laura & Megan
  
  Favorite places: We love traveling to lakes and oceans — anywhere we can swim and ride on a boat and we are happy!
  Favorite foods: Texas-shaped waffles on the weekend. Megan loves to grill, Laura makes homemade pizza, and we love cooking Indian food together for Sai.
  Favorite holidays: We make a giant feast for Thanksgiving and host family at our house. We love celebrating Holi, the Indian festival of colors, with Sai.
  Favorite hobbies: Hiking, reading, card games, fun movie challenges like watching all the Marvel movies in order.
Mike & Juan

Hi! We're Juan and Mike. We really appreciate you taking the time to get to know us! We have been together for almost thirteen…
- Mike & Juan
  
  Hi! We’re Mike and Juan. We really appreciate you taking the time to get to know us! We have been together for almost thirteen years and are so excited to take the next step in our lives by adopting a baby.
  
  We have made a lot of great memories over the years together with our families and friends, and we are looking forward to all of the new memories to be made with our child. From birthdays and holidays to relaxing weekends at home and family vacations, we can’t wait to shower a baby with love and experience life as a family!
  
  Fun Facts about Juan & Mike
  
  Favorite places: The Dominican Republic is our favorite place to vacation. We also love staying home and spending time with family and friends.
  
  Favorite foods: We eat all types of food but our typical choice for a night out or ordering in would be Italian, Mexican or sushi.
  
  Favorite hobbies: We love to travel so we can see new places and meet new people. We also enjoy staying home and binge watching a good show on Netflix.
  
  Favorite holidays: Christmas and Halloween. We love both and decorate our house inside and out!
Matthew & Jack

We're so excited that you're taking the time to get to know us! We live just outside New York City. We love the city,…
- Matthew & Jack
  
  We’re so excited that you’re taking the time to get to know us!
  
  We live just outside New York City. We love the city, and to travel whenever we can. Whether we’re exploring a new spot, seeing a Broadway show, cooking at home, or planning a trip somewhere we’ve never been, we love sharing new experiences with each other. We can’t wait to share them with a child, too!
  
  We’ve known that we want to be parents together almost since we met; we talked about it on our second date. As we plan this next step, we are honored that you are considering us.
  
  We hope this profile gives you a sense of the family we can provide to a child.
  
  With love and much respect,
  
  ~ Matthew and Jack
  
  Fun Facts about Matthew & Jack
  Favorite Places: Jack: Chicago, IL, Matthew: “Ionian Village” Summer Travel Camp in Greece, Together: Hakone, Japan
  Favorite Holidays: Jack: Halloween, Matthew: Greek Easter, Together: Christmas
  Favorite Animal: Jack: Flamingo, Matthew: Giant Panda
  Children’s Book: Jack: Frog and Toad are Friends, Matthew: Love You Forever
Gabriel & Connor

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us! We are an easygoing married couple living in New Jersey. We are…
- Gabriel & Connor
  
  Hello! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us! We are an easygoing married couple living in New Jersey. We are so excited about welcoming a child into our family and nurturing them as they grow. We both come from big family-orientated homes (and Gabriel’s sister is also starting the adoption journey!)
  
  We both come from open, loving homes and we cannot wait to welcome a child into our lives. Our dream for this future would include teaching our child how to cook up a feast in the kitchen, getting going on a family DIY-project and of course, family game night! In general we enjoy interacting with people, nature and the world in which we live; whether that is having a lazy day indoors, or hiking up the mountain!
  
  We have both led child-centred lives, with Gabriel working as a Pediatrician and Connor having various roles working with kids.
  
  We hope this profile gives you glimpse of who we are. We are truly in awe of your courage and strength as you navigate this path. Whatever you decide, we feel privileged that you are considering us and wish you all the best.
  
  -Gabriel & Connor
  
  Fun Facts about Gabriel & Connor
  
  Favorite foods: Pizza (standard, but delicious, especially homemade), Tacos (especially Taco Tuesday our home!), Ramen…any and all Ramen 🙂
  Favorite sports teams: Arsenal football (soccer) club (an English team), Andy Murray…ok not a team, but an amazing tennis player!, Boston red sox (it’s a family thing)
  Favorite hobbies: Cooking – especially the favorite foods above- Our pizza crust is legendary!, Kayaking (We live near an amazing kayaking river and we love going), Movies (We take this quite seriously, movie blanket, popcorn and snuggly slippers.)
  Favorite holidays: Christmas (This might be everyone’s favorite, but decorating the tree, eating cookies, Christmas music, gifts….it’s our favorite!), Halloween (Candy, dressing up, spooooky trick-or-treating), & Hannukah, the Jewish festival of lights (oh and 7 days of presents)
Madeline & Neil

Hello! We are Madeline and Neil. We met in high school in 2002. Over our years together we have had many adventures. Now we’re…
- Madeline & Neil
  
  Hello!
  
  We are Madeline and Neil. We met in high school in 2002. Over our years together we have had many adventures. Now we’re ready for our biggest adventure: parenthood!
  
  We’ve always known we wanted to be parents and are excited to grow our family through adoption. Everyone in our lives is excited for us to adopt. We know that our child will be surrounded by so much love, laughter, adventure, and, of course, ice cream!
  
  Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and consider us for your child.
  
  Madeline & Neil
  
  Fun Facts about Madeline & Neil
  Favorite places: We love traveling and exploring new places! Our favorite places that we’ve visited so far are: Costa Rica, Barcelona, and Tokyo.
  Favorite foods: Neil will try anything once, but his favorite type of food is his mom’s homemade Chuletas and Gallo Pinto (pork chops and Nicaraguan rice.) Madeline has a sweet tooth and loves homemade desserts, especially chocolate ice cream!
  Favorite hobbies: We love spending time together and with our family and friends. Neil enjoys being outdoor and active riding bikes, hiking or running but also enjoys video and board games. Madeline loves “couching” with her family and binge watching bad movies together.
  Favorite holidays: We love any chance to get together with our families! We celebrate Halloween by carving pumpkins and handing out candy with Neil’s family. We spend Christmas morning with our nieces and nephews and always watch the movie “Die Hard” on Christmas day with Madeline’s family during Christmas dinner.
Mary Kate & Scott

Hello there! I’m Mary Kate and this fella is Scott, two people who are deeply in LOVE hoping to start our family. After a…
- Mary Kate & Scott
  
  Hello there!
  I’m Mary Kate and this fella is Scott, two people who are deeply in LOVE hoping to start our family. After a difficult few years trying to get pregnant, we learned that we had very little chance of conceiving. Once we made the decision to adopt, we knew this was the right path for our family. It’s our dream to welcome a child into our home with unconditional love, support, and protection.
  
  We are excited beyond words to be parents. We consider ourselves learners and lovers of music, culture, food, and comedy. We love to support our local community, as well as travel and immerse ourselves in other cultures. We do what we can to make the world a more equitable place. We want to share these things with our child and raise them to be a compassionate and happy person.
  
  We are eternally grateful for your selfless act and your strength during this difficult time. We hope one day, we can let you know that your strength is an inspiration to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
  
  -Mary Kate & Scott
  
  Fun Facts about Mary Kate & Scott
  Favorite places: MK: Lake Como, Italy; Scott: Crete, Greece & generally wherever Mary Kate is
  Favorite foods: Our homemade pizza! And Scott is crazy for every kind of soup.
  Favorite sports teams: 4 for 4 Philadelphia sports teams and our Temple Owls
  Favorite hobbies: Cooking, traveling, spending time with family, music
  Favorite holidays: 4th of July (Scott loves to BBQ and lounge in the pool) & Christmas (MK loves snow and decorating)
  Favorite music: Folk/Acoustic, Indie Rock, Americana, Classic Rock, Motown, Funk
Sarah & Hossannah

Hi! We're Sarah & Hossannah. Thanks for sharing your time! The two of us met in 2013 and have been inseparable ever since. We…
- Sarah & Hossannah
  
  Hi! We’re Sarah & Hossannah. Thanks for sharing your time!
  
  The two of us met in 2013 and have been inseparable ever since. We got married in 2018 with our daughter, Zazie, who we had just recently adopted, cradled in our arms.
  
  Our cozy home is full of music, dancing, bad singing, and big dinners. We love to laugh, travel, see art, eat with friends, and hang out with our families. We’ve both been teachers and love our students. We’ve lived in NYC for over 15 years, and now spend our weekends re-meeting this city through Zazie’s eyes. Together we love visiting museums, taking classes, trying out new playgrounds, and visiting Coney Island. We have a blast as a family, and can’t wait to bring another child into our home.
  
  We believe that considering adoption is one of the most selfless acts a parent can take, and are sending you love, strength, and hope for your own journey. Know that if you decide to choose us, we will provide your child with an abundance of love and kindness, and as many opportunities as we can (as well as the sweetest, silliest big sister in all of Brooklyn 🙂
  
  -Sarah & Hossannah
  
  Fun Facts about Sarah & Hossannah
  
  Favorite places: In NYC where we live we love the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, especially their World Brooklyn exhibit. We go several times a month. We also love to travel, and New Orleans and Morocco are two of our favorites.
  
  Favorite foods: Our daughter is a french fry connoisseur. Sarah loves breakfast. Hossannah loves all Filipino food. And as a family we like Shake Shack.
  
  Favorite holidays: Halloween! This year Sarah surprised us by dressing up as a huge inflatable dinosaur. She was the hit at our daughter’s school’s Trunk or Treat. And Christmas—we started a new tradition of buying ornaments wherever we’re traveling so we can remember our family trips as we decorate the tree. New additions to our tree this year are Disney World, Miami, LA and the oldest carousel in the US🎄
  
  Favorite music: Currently, anything with a good drumbeat like Sheila E’s “The Glamorous Life” because our daughter is taking drum lessons. Also 90s R&B (Mary J. Blige, TLC), 80s pop (Whitney Houston, Prince, Sade) and 70s classics (Fleetwood Mac & the queen–her majesty–Aretha Franklin).
Susie & Josh

Hi! We are Susie and Josh. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to introduce ourselves as you think about what's best for you…
- Susie & Josh
  
  Hi! We are Susie and Josh. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to introduce ourselves as you think about what’s best for you and your child.
  
  We have been living together in Philadelphia for about 6 years. We’re both truly lucky to come from close-knit families and we’re so thankful to be surrounded by so many people that love and support us. Two of our siblings have already expanded their families through adoption and we’re excited to begin building our own family in the same way.
  
  We’re both very active and love playing sports, traveling, hiking, scuba diving, cooking, and exploring the city together. We value honesty, kindness, and respect, and will do everything we can to encourage our child to become the best version of themselves that they can be. We can’t wait to welcome a baby into our family and into our adventures.
  
  Regardless of what decision you ultimately make, know that we wish you and your child nothing but the best.
  
  Fun Facts about Susie & Josh
  
  Hobbies: We both love to travel. Josh loves to scuba dive, train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and read. Susie loves to bake, run, and play softball.
  
  Foods: We come from Italian families and both enjoy Italian food. Josh lived in South Korea for a year and still loves Korean food. Susie loves Ramen, Sushi and baking desserts.
  
  Favorite Places: Some of our favorite travel destinations so far have been Bonaire, San Diego, and the Cayman Islands. More locally, we enjoy hiking in Wissahickon and exploring new parts of Philadelphia.
  
  Favorite Sports Teams: Our favorite sports team is definitely the Philadelphia Phillies, though we also support the Eagles and the Sixers.
Jan-Kristòf & Kellan

Hello! We are Jan-Kristòf and Kellan. We would like to thank you for considering us in this very difficult and heartfelt decision. We are…
- Jan-Kristòf & Kellan
  
  Hello! We are Jan-Kristòf and Kellan. We would like to thank you for considering us in this very difficult and heartfelt decision. We are very excited to share our story with you as we continue on this journey together.
  
  We have been together for 16 years and married almost 5 years now. We share a love of traveling, hiking, camping, sci-fi, comic books, fantasy and of course, food.
  
  Family is very important to us and we are so grateful to add to ours. We cannot thank you enough for this amazing opportunity and we will support whatever decision you make.
  
  May the force be with you.
  
  Jan-Kristof & Kellan
  
  Fun Facts about Jan-Kristof & Kellan
  
  Favorite Places: Some of our favorite vacation places include Costa Rica, Mexico, Puerto Rico and of course Miami. Locally we enjoy Broadway (shows), Brooklyn Museum, Central Park, Prospect Park and Riis beach!
  
  Favorite Foods: Roti (Trinidadian), fritay (Haitian), Hawaiian pizza (yes, we said it!), paella and Indian food!
  
  Favorite Hobbies: Biking, hiking, beaching, bowling, anime, video games, camping, going to the movies and traveling!
  
  Favorite Holidays: Halloween and Christmas
  
  Favorite Music: We love everything from Classical music to Motown to House Disco!
Steph & Adam

Hello! We are Steph and Adam, and we are so thankful you have chosen to read our story as you seek the best path…
- Steph & Adam
  
  Hello!
  
  We are Steph and Adam, and we are so thankful you have chosen to read our story as you seek the best path forward for your child. For the past 10 years, we have built our home in Philadelphia around a shared love of family, friends, food, and fun and are now ready and eager to welcome a child into our lives.
  
  Simply put, there is so much we are excited to share with our future child. We hope to share our passions for food, travel, and being outdoors. Most importantly, we will share our love of life by providing a joyful household and unconditional love.
  
  We cannot know how difficult this process must be for you, but we appreciate your strength in taking this step and hope our profile helps you see the loving family we could provide.
  
  Thank you again,Steph and Adam
  
  Fun Facts about Steph & Adam
  
  Favorite Places: Our favorite places are being at home in Philly and skiing/hiking in Vermont. We also have a special place in our hearts for Italy, which was our first vacation destination together.
  
  Favorite Foods: Adam’s favorite food is BBQ and Steph’s is any baked good. But we really eat anything and love trying new foods together.
  
  Favorite hobbies: Our hobbies together include cooking, dancing, hiking, and traveling. Adam is an expert skier and Steph is a great baker.
  
  Favorite holidays: We love Passover when ALL of Adam’s family gets together to celebrate over dinner, and we love Christmas when Steph’s family gets together to open presents in the morning. Our other favorite holiday is Halloween so we can hand out LOTS of candy to the kids who visit our neighborhood.
Aaron & Horacio

We hope this letter finds you well and that you are feeling supported and loved during this extremely difficult time. We can't begin to…
- Aaron & Horacio
  
  We hope this letter finds you well and that you are feeling supported and loved during this extremely difficult time. We can’t begin to imagine the strength and courage it takes to make an adoption plan for your child, and we are grateful for the opportunity to introduce ourselves and share our story with you.
  
  We are Aaron and Horacio, a couple living in New York City, and we have been together for 8 years. We have always known that we wanted to start a family. We have decided to pursue adoption to make our dream of becoming parents a reality.
  
  We want you to know that we are a loving, stable, and committed couple who are ready to provide a warm, safe, and nurturing home for your child. We have surrounded ourselves with family and friends who are excited to welcome a child into our lives.
  
  We believe that every child deserves to grow up surrounded by love, laughter, and adventure. We are eager to share our passions and interests with a child, whether it’s hiking in the mountains, reading bedtime stories, or traveling to new places together.
  
  We understand the importance of preserving and celebrating your child’s heritage and culture, and we are committed to helping your child develop a strong sense of identity and connection to their roots.
  
  We would be honored to have the opportunity to build an open and honest relationship with you and to include you in our lives in a way that is comfortable for everyone involved. Whether that’s through regular updates, visits, or phone calls, we want you to know that you will always be a special and important part of your child’s life.
  
  Thank you for taking the time to consider us as potential adoptive parents.
  
  Wishing you love and peace,
  
  Aaron and Horacio
  
  Fun Facts about Aaron & Horacio
  
  Favorite places – We absolutely love traveling and exploring new places together. So far, we can say that our top favorites have been Thailand, Japan and Ecuador.
  
  Favorite foods – We are constantly searching for new fun places to eat in New York. The cuisines that have captured our hearts would be Thai and Italian. That being said, we always leave room for a tasty dessert like gelato or frozen yogurt.
  
  Favorite hobbies – Staying active is a passion of ours. Whether it’s skiing, riding our bikes, running or just going for a nice long walk together, we are happiest when on the move.
  
  Favorite holidays – We really enjoy celebrating holidays with our families. For Passover, Aaron’s family puts on a lively interactive sedar. For Christmas, Horacio’s family has an annual gingerbread house contest. In general, we love any holiday that gives us a reason to get together as a family and enjoy each other’s company!
Kadejah & William

Hello, we are Kadejah and William and we thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
- Kadejah & William
  
  Hello, we are Kadejah and William and we thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We met in 2012 and married in 2014. We currently have no children and look forward to expanding our family through adoption. We have so much love and happiness to share and we appreciate you taking the time consider us worthy of becoming joyful parents! We hope our story will help you in making your choice. Please know that no matter what you choose, we wish you and your child all the best. We hope this book gives you a glimpse about our family. We look forward to meeting you.
  
  Fun Facts about Kadejah & William
  
  Favorite Foods: Pizza, pasta, ice cream
  
  Favorite Sports teams: NY Giants, NY Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers
  
  Favorite Hobbies: Movies, bike riding, golfing
  
  Favorite Holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas
Shelbey & Ramon

Hello! We are Shelbey and Ramon, and this is our son, Arlo. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share our family profile…
- Shelbey & Ramon
  
  Hello! We are Shelbey and Ramon, and this is our son, Arlo. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to share our family profile with you. We hope that our profile shows you that we are a loving, compassionate and caring family.
  
  We have been together for 10 years and have been married for 5 years. We share a love of traveling, salsa dancing, mystery books, and visiting zoos/aquariums with our son. We have always wanted a big family and we are so excited to continue growing our family through adoption.
  
  From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to look through our profile and for considering us for your adoption plan.
  
  Fun Facts about Shelbey & Ramon
  
  Favorite places: Beach houses, NYC, Paris, Disney World, Dominican Republic
  
  Favorite foods: Ramon – Rice & Beans & dim sum. Shelbey -Tacos & Pho. Arlo- Grapes & frozen vegetables
  
  Favorite hobbies: We love going to Zoos and museums, reading, going to Broadway shows, playing board games, traveling, drawing/painting, salsa dancing, playing basketball and taking Arlo to Music class weekly
  
  Favorite holidays: Halloween- we love dressing up in family costumes; Thanksgiving- We have a big Thanksgiving dinner with both sides of our family. It’s also our yearly family tradition to play touch football before dinner; Christmas- we love the Christmas season in NYC. Our personal favorite is the Bryant Park Christmas Market and ice skating rink. We usually have a big family dinner on Christmas Eve and then spend Christmas day in pajamas watching classic christmas movies and opening gifts from Santa.
Brandon & Lane

We are Brandon and Lane and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you through our family book.
- Brandon & Lane
  
  We are Brandon and Lane and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you through our family book. We live in a lovely neighborhood and we are excited to embark on the journey of adoption as we prepare to welcome a child into our family.
  
  We have always known, since we started dating, that adoption was the right path for us. After marrying in 2021, we knew our first priority would be to add to our blooming family. We have always dreamt of creating a family as we are both very family-oriented and believe that every child deserves a loving home filled with laughter, love, and support. We cannot wait to share these experiences and provide a safe and nurturing environment for our child to grow and thrive.
  
  Fun Facts about Brandon & Lane
  
  Favorite places: Anywhere tropical and New Orleans
  
  Favorite foods: Crawfish Etouffee, pepperoni pizza and seafood
  
  Favorite sports teams: New Orleans Saints
  
  Favorite hobbies: Anything that gets us outside in beautiful weather, washing our cars, playing tennis, bowling, singing and karaoke
Beth & Lisa

Hello! We're Beth and Lisa. Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about us.
- Beth & Lisa
  
  Hello! We’re Beth and Lisa. Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about us.
  
  Over the past seven years, we’ve built a life together filled with fun and adventure and we’re so excited to welcome a little one into our family.
  
  We know that parenting will be a wild ride of ups and downs and twists and turns — and we can’t wait. We have so much love to give. Thank you for considering us!
  
  Fun Facts about Beth & Lisa
  
  Favorite places: Philadelphia, Mexico City, the Pacific Northwest, Iceland, any library, most coffee shops, and our sweet neighborhood.
  
  Favorite Foods: We can’t get enough sushi! We also love Vietnamese and Mexican, especially Banh Mi sandwiches and tacos!
  
  Favorite hobbies: Beth loves performing comedy around the city and planting flowers and veggies in our backyard. Lisa loves riding her bike as far as it will take her and kayaking on quiet lakes and rivers. Together, we love hosting friends for dinner, practicing Spanish, and traveling to new-to-us places.
  
  Favorite holidays: Thanksgiving has become one of our very favorite holidays. Each year, we travel somewhere new and join a local service project. The tradition started a few years back while spending Thanksgiving in a small town in NY. On Thanksgiving morning, we saw an article in the local newspaper about a community nonprofit that needed servers at their annual meal – so off we went! We had a blast and are excited to continue the tradition as a family.
Mathias & Daniel

Hello! We are Mathias and Daniel and we are sincerely grateful that you are taking a look at our profile. We have always known…
- Mathias & Daniel
  
  Hello! We are Mathias and Daniel and we are sincerely grateful that you are taking a look at our profile. We have always known that becoming a family through adoption would be a core part of our life story. As you learn more about us, we hope you will connect with the love, passion, and excitement that we bring to parenthood.
  
  What does parenthood mean to us? It means acknowledging how life does not always advance in a straight line, so being parents requires showing pride for all the highs and offering support for all the lows. It means encouraging endless play and perpetual curiosity, including providing safe spaces for our child to learn from their mistakes. It means that there will always be a home for our child to return to, no matter the age or circumstance.
  
  From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to get to know us as you navigate such a tender and deeply personal moment in your life.
  
  With love and admiration,
  
  Mathias and Daniel
  
  Fun Facts about Mathias & Daniel
  
  Favorite Holidays: Mathias loves all the fun traditions around Christmas time, including decorating a real tree every year. Daniel loves the goofiness and thrill of getting spooky around Halloween.
  
  Favorite Hobbies: We are avid movie-goers; nothing beats kicking back with a tub of buttery popcorn to take in the latest blockbuster. On most days, you can find us hiking one of our favorite local trails or cozying up at home reading a new book (Sci-Fi for Mathias and Autobiographies for Daniel).
  
  Favorite Music: Mathias loves the musicals – his favorite is Phantom of the Opera! Daniel loves the nostalgia of hits from the 90s and early 2000s.
  
  Favorite Foods: Mathias loves any kind of crunchy chips, especially Hot Cheetos. Daniel has the sweet tooth in our family and opts for treats from our favorite local baker (particularly the lemon blueberry muffins).