Debbie & Ted

Hello!  We are Debbie and Ted, a deeply loving couple who have been married for over 8 years.  Having a child has always been a dream of ours and expanding our family through the gift of adoption is very exciting for us.  We promise to create a home for a child that is filled with love, warmth, and support. Although we do not yet know you, we admire your courage in making this decision, and are honored that you are considering us to be a part of your child’s life.

We know that this is a difficult decision and one that you are making out of love and in the best interest of your child. Hopefully viewing our photos and reading about our lives will give you a better understanding of who we are and what we hope to share with a child. Thank you for taking the time to review our profile.  We wish you the best as you make this decision.

Warmly,

Debbie and Ted

Fun Facts about Debbie & Ted

Favorite Places: We both love picnicking and walking in Central Park and at the Brooklyn Promenade, going to the Maryland shore with family, and visiting our friends in Paris.
Favorite Foods: Debbie likes eating the meatloaves, steak, roast chicken and layer cakes Ted cooks.  We also like going out for bagels and lox and other deli specialties.
Favorite Sports Teams:  Ted likes his hometown Buffalo Bills, Debbie roots for her alma mater, the Maryland Terps (fear the turtle!), and we both like going to nearby Yankee Stadium to cheer on NYCFC (soccer) and the Yankees.
Favorite Hobbies: We both enjoy cooking, playing Scrabble and other games, going to theater, music and dance performances, and reading mystery novels.

Rebekah & Evan

We are Rebekah and Evan and we are honored to be considered by you in helping us grow our family. We’ve been on the family growing journey for several years and can’t wait to share our lives with a child. We have so much love to give as do our extended families. We’re so excited to watch our child grow into their own identity and shower them with everything we have to offer.

We are surrounded by love from our big families, close friends and everyone is very excited to welcome a child into our lives. We’ve been together since 2008 when Evan was looking for musicians to join a band he was forming (Rebekah is also a musician and plays frequently). A band was formed as was a marriage-to-be. Aside from a shared love of music, Evan is an artist (but has an additional career he loves) and Rebekah is a seamstress and product designer.

After many years in Brooklyn, we live in Connecticut surrounded by nature. We love enjoying our home and our peaceful surroundings and exploring the quaint towns nearby.

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about us. We know that you have an incredibly hard decision to make and we wish you all the strength, wisdom and support in your journey.

Rebekah and Evan

Fun Facts about Rebekah & Evan

Favorite Foods: Evan makes a mean chocolate cake which is his grandma’s old recipe. We’re also currently obsessed with the Ben & Jerry’s flavor, “Minter Wonderland.” Usually, we love sushi, cheeseburgers, Evan’s mom’s brisket and Rebekah’s homemade soups.
Favorite Hobbles: We love to decorate our home, play music (Evan at home and Rebekah in a band) and Evan loves to bake.
Favorite Places: We love nature so we’ve been really happy in the mountains, woods and the beach. Our favorite places have been a combination of nature, history and culture. Some examples are Israel where Evan spent a lot of time, Greece where Rebekah spent a bit of time, Tanzania and Stockholm.
Favorite Holidays: Let’s face it, even though he’s Jewish, Evan loves Christmas (it’s so pretty!) and so does Rebekah. We enjoy spending time with Rebekah’s family during the holiday. We usually spend New Years and July 4th upstate New York with close friends which we look forward to every year.

Valerie & Marcie

We are Valerie, Marcie & Harlow.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about our family.  We admire your strength, courage and love you have for your child.

It was our dream to become parents and fill our home with memories of laughter, being silly and lots of love!  In 2018, Harlow came into our lives through adoption. We are so lucky to have her in our life.  She is a happy, active and curious baby who is pure joy!  She will be a caring, loving and protective big sister for sure.

We both love children and reading books, playing games, building forts and exploring the outdoors.  In our home we LOVE to cook! We also enjoy gardening, art projects and dancing to Taylor Swift or Beyonce before bedtime.

We are business owners, so we have very flexible schedules. We will be there cheering our children on at school events, sporting games, recitals or whatever they are passionate about.

Thank you for considering us to be part of your child’s life.  We are so excited to grow our family and make lifelong memories!

Fun Facts about Valerie and Marcie
Favorite places : nature!  We take a hike every Sunday morning to relax.  Restaurants – we love to eat out!
Favorite foods: pizza of course!  and pasta and lots of veggies. and Val has a serious sweet tooth…
Favorite hobbies: cooking and having friends over for dinner, traveling, going to events in the city
Favorite holidays: christmas, christmas, christmas.  lots of eating and family.

Learn more about Marcie and Valerie by viewing their profile here.

Jim & Ben

Hi! We are so grateful and honored that you’re taking the time to learn more about us. We recognize that this is a difficult time for you. We both truly admire you for your strength, compassion, and courage in making this difficult decision.

We have been together for over 10 years, married for 5, and live in the suburbs of Philadelphia. We were very blessed to have our son, Ethan, join our family through open adoption at birth about 2 years ago. Ethan’s also excited about the welcoming a new member to the family as well!

Our neighborhood boasts plenty of kids and one of the best school districts in the state. Jim’s extended family lives just down the street and Ben’s extended family is in his hometown of Pittsburgh. We spend a lot of time with family – from weekly family dinners with Jim’s family, to spending a week or two with Ben’s family in Pittsburgh, we love our families.

To us, family is all about being together and being loved – unconditionally. As parents, we love showing the world to our family, whether through trips to the Jersey shore or across the globe, cooking out in our own backyard, riding bikes, or just spending time together with family and friends.

We cannot wait to share our unconditional love and welcome another child into our home and our hearts. Thank you for taking the time to read about our family!

Love,
Jim & Ben

Fun Facts about Jim & Ben
Favorite hobbies: We love road trips! On one special road trip, Ben was picked to be a contestant on the price is right in California!
Favorite places: We love to travel and some of our favorite places have been a European Cruise, Walt Disney World, and National Parks (including the Grand Canyon).
Favorite holidays: Christmas and spending time with the family each year is very special to us. We also enjoy summer BBQs around the 4th of July!
Favorite foods: There is a “create your own pizza” shop nearby and we go there once a week, so probably PIZZA!

Marissa

Hello,

My name Is Marissa and I’m glad to be able to introduce myself to you. I want to commend you for your courage, rooted in love in being on this journey. I am a queer Afro-Latina who has always loved children. I am ready to be a parent and offer a safe and loving environment for them. My friends would describe me as a natural caregiver who is always kind and stands up for others when things are unjust.

I believe in the strength of the village and am very connected with my family and friends. We are all excited to welcome a new life into our village and share our love and gifts with them. I look forward to welcoming a child in my world and sharing old traditions and creating new ones.

I have had my share of ups and downs. I was married for several years and tried starting a family. I never had a child and later the relationship ended in divorce. It was definitely not the plan I had envisioned for myself. While it was difficult and painful in many aspects, I felt the universe knew best what was right for me. What that experience taught me, was that there are many ways to build a family and that adoption is one of them. I am excited to welcome my first child into my family.

Thanks for taking the time to get to know me.

-Marissa

Fun Facts about Marissa
Favorite places: the beach or a lake,
Favorite hobbies: Singing in a choir, hiking in the woods, traveling
Favorite food: mangos, avocados and noodles
Favorite music: 90’s hip hop and electronic music to dance to

Missy & Dani

Hello! We are Missy and Dani and we want to thank you for taking the time to get to know us as you consider what choice will be best for you and your child.

We are a loving couple who simply want to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be. We value honesty, compassion, family, respect, and equality. We spend our time cooking and trying new foods, traveling, learning, being active, and enjoying down time together. We have known for a long time that we want to grow our family through adoption and are excited to welcome a baby into our lives. We will love and support a child in becoming who they want to be, honor their history, and provide them with opportunities to grow and explore their own passions and interests.

We hope this gives you a glimpse into what our family, values, and lifestyle looks like. Please know that no matter what you choose during this difficult process, we wish you and your child all the best.

Love,
Missy and Dani

Fun Facts about Missy & Dani

Favorite places: We enjoy traveling and seeing new places often, but especially anywhere with lots of nature and culture to explore. Some of our favorites have been Thailand, New Orleans, and the Adirondacks. We also always look forward to our family beach trips every year.
Favorite foods: We both love cooking and finding new restaurants and food trucks to try out. Missy loves pizza and potatoes in all forms. Dani’s favorite food is anything that Missy cooks and all types of Asian foods.
Favorite hobbies: Spending time with friends/family, working out, reading, traveling, and cooking!
Favorite music: Our love for Indie/Folk music brought us together in the beginning, and we spent a lot of summers at music festivals. Missy also likes any music that can get her pumped for a workout. Dani mostly enjoys Rap and Hip Hop, or anything that she can have on in the background while working.
Fun fact about us: Missy joined the rugby team in college just to get to know Dani better, even though Missy was a former cheerleader!

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 7+ years and married for 3+ 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 and Keltie, and this is our son Bayard. Wherever you are at that leads you to consider adoption, 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

Billy & Mike

Hi! We’re Billy and Mike and we are so grateful that you are taking the time to get to know us through our family profile. We recognize that you are making an important but very difficult decision for you and your family. We admire your strength and courage!

We’re a fun-loving couple that likes traveling, cooking, learning, and playing board games.

We have always known that we wanted children and we are very excited to expand our family through adoption. We have been together for over 14 years and are prepared to welcome a child into our home. As a same-sex couple, adoption is the option that we feel would be the best fit for us to grow our family.

We are very excited to enter this new chapter of our lives together!

Fun Facts about Billy & Mike

Favorite places: We love to travel! One of our favorite trips was to South Africa. We enjoy visiting museums and historical sites to learn more about the places we visit. We also love Disney World.
Favorite food: Billy loves to bake. He makes delicious pies, cookies, and cakes. Our favorite cuisines are Korean, Thai, and Mexican.
Favorite hobbies: We love board games, karaoke, cycling, and taking care of our plants and our dog, Jasper.
Favorite holidays: Billy’s favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Mike loves Halloween and Christmas.

Christiana & Dan

Hello! We are Dan and Christiana! We are so honored and humbled that you are choosing to look at our book and learn more about us as you consider making an adoption plan. We greatly admire your strength and courage.

We’ve wanted to have a child since we found each other and after struggling with infertility for a few years we are excited to grow our family through adoption. We are kind, fun, goofy, loving people and we can’t wait to share these qualities with our future child.

The home and life we’ve created together in Philadelphia is full of so much love, friends, family, creativity, good food, laughter and music! We feel blessed by the chance to show you a bit of our lives through these pages, and wish you all the peace and love as you follow your path today and always.

-Christiana & Dan

Fun Facts about Christiana & Dan
Favorite places: The beach, the woods, our house
Favorite foods: Pizza, smoked fish, anything Christiana bakes
Favorite sports: Figure skating, street dance competitions, kickboxing
Favorite hobbies: Cooking/baking, playing music, spending time with friends
Favorite holidays: Passover & Christmas
Favorite music: Stevie Wonder, Tom Waits, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ella Fitzgerald

Sheri & Josh

Hello! We are Sheri and Josh. We have been together since 2007 and were married in 2013. We met while working at a community center in Manhattan as a preschool teacher and youth sports coach. Working with children has always been a central part of both our lives. Our journey has led us to this exciting opportunity and we’re looking forward to starting a family of our own!

We understand the importance of this decision and are very appreciative of you taking the time to see and learn who we are. We hope this book allows you to get to know us a bit more.

Fun Facts about Sheri & Josh
Favorite places: The many places we call HOME- NY, Philadelphia, Puerto Rico
Favorite foods: Comfort foods- Mac & Cheese, Arroz con gandules, Pernil, Brisket
Favorite sports teams: NY Yankees, Philadelphia Eagles, NY Knicks, NY Rangers
Favorite hobbies: Watching movies, Bbqs with friends & families, Travel/road trips
Favorite holidays: Thanksgiving- the holiday all about food and family!
Favorite music:  Love all kinds! We listen to everything from Salsa to Doo Wop to Hip Hop to Jazz and everything in between- literally everything.

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.

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

Bridget & Matt

We cannot begin to say we understand how difficult this process is for you, but we would like to say that we admire your strength, compassion, and love for choosing this path. We have chosen adoption because we feel we have so much love to offer. We have spent the last 16 years together creating a community of support. Now we hope to grow our immediate family and create traditions and memories with a child of our own.

This book is just a snapshot of who we are, and we hope you are able to feel the warmth and love we have to offer.

Sincerely, Bridget & Matt

Fun Facts about Bridget & Matt
Favorite sports teams: all Philadelphia sport teams. One of our favorite memories together was celebrating the Phillies World Series win in 2008 at the parade.
Favorite foods: we could probably eat pizza 7 nights per week. It really never gets old.
Favorite hobbies: paddle boarding, Bridget has been teaching Matt how to play tennis, and on rainy days we enjoy playing board games and rummy.
Favorite places: where we live because we love our neighborhood and the sense of community it offers. We live close to both of our families and it is easy to plan adventures based on our proximity to the city, shore and mountains.

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.

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

Jen & Nate

Hi,

We are Jen & Nate. Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us. We have a deep respect and admiration for your strength and the love you have for your child. It is truly touching that you would consider us to be part of their life. We welcome an open adoption built on a respectful relationship that is comfortable for you.

After 9 years of a loving, trusting and joyful relationship, we look forward to growing our family through adoption. We are beyond excited to share our life experiences, learn from our new addition and build new memories. Again, we are truly honored and appreciative to have this chance to start a family.

-Jen & Nate

Fun Facts about Jen & Nate

Favorite places: Thailand holds a special place in our hearts because that’s where we got engaged. We both also love exploring National Parks. Nate enjoys trips to Cherry Springs, PA because it’s great for astrophotography and Jen loves visits back to beaches in Rhode Island.
Favorite foods: Jen could eat popcorn and tacos daily! Nate loves BBQ ribs and pie from this one particular shop in the Adirondacks.
Favorite sports teams: Nate loves all Philly sports, but the Eagles and Sixers are definitely his favorites. Jen participates in a good E-A-G-L-E-S chant because she calls Philly home, but she still loves the NE Patriots because that’s who she grew up watching.
Favorite hobbies: Jen and Nate share a love for hiking, camping and trying new restaurants. Nate likes to play music and astrophotography, while Jen enjoys reading, baking and making miniatures.
Favorite holidays: Definitely Christmas!

Jake & Dan

Hello! Our names are Dan and Jake, and we are the parents of two-year-old Cleo. Thank you for reading our story and getting to know us a little better. We are appreciative and grateful that you would consider us as part of your adoption plan.

Our lives in Brooklyn, New York, with Cleo are full of love. Our home is one where laughter rings out constantly, and we have been so happy making special memories for the past two years with Cleo, who joined our family through adoption in 2020. Now, we are ready to open up our lives even further with a new sibling to join our family.

We spend our time reading books, playing in parks, learning about the world around us and spending special time snuggled under blankets. We are both creative and loving people who are eager to continue our journey as a silly, happy, joyful family.Both of us have flexible schedules that will allow us to attend piano recitals or soccer games — or to bandage skinned knees and plan visits from Santa. We want to thank you so much for considering us to play a role in your child’s life.

-Jake & Dan

Fun Facts about Jake & Dan
Favorite places: Our favorite places to visit as tourists have included Italy, Cambodia, and the United Kingdom. We also love visiting Cleo’s grandparents in Cape Cod and in California. We love to travel together and are so excited to get our growing family to see the world!
Favorite foods: Dan loves to cook and Jake loves his roast chicken and his trout. If we’re going out to dinner, Dan loves Mexican and Italian and Jake loves Thai food.
Favorite sports teams: Jake is passionate about sports and will watch anything — and thinks of himself as a future Little League coach! His favorite teams are the Oakland A’s and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Favorite hobbies: Both of us love to work out and to try new restaurants and coffee shops. Dan loves to read, write short stories, and go to the movies; Jake loves to watch sports.
Favorite holidays: We love celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah, including with a big holiday party for all Cleo’s friends!

Congratulations! Sydney has adopted!

Congratulations! Kate & Andrew have adopted!

Hello!

We are Andrew and Kate and we want to thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us through our profile. We are a fun and adventurous couple who love to learn, travel, and spend time with friends and family. We hope this book will give you a peek into our lives.

We have been together since 2014 and have always wanted to become parents. Our son Ronan was born in 2020, and being parents to him has brought out the best in us. As a family, we enjoy being outdoors; whether it is going to a local park or taking a hike on a nice day. Ronan loves to play and gets along well with others. We know he will make a great big brother! We are excited to grow our family through adoption and will shower any child who enters our home with love, validation and support.

We can’t imagine how difficult it must be to consider all of the choices available to you and your child. We admire your strength and courage and promise to always honor your love.

-Kate & Andrew

Fun Facts About Kate & Andrew:
Favorite places: We love to spend lots of time outdoors, hiking, camping, going to the beach at the Jersey Shore and playing in the backyard and at our local park/playground, and we love visiting Andrew’s parents in the Pocono mountains. We also love to travel all over the world, and especially love to visit Sweden and Peru, where we have family and close friends.
Favorite foods: We both love to cook and experiment with lots of different flavors – Andrew is constantly working on perfecting his chili! We like to try new things, but regular favorites are Mexican, Japanese and Indian food.
Favorite hobbies: We both love to cook, read, hike, travel, and play games together. Andrew plays piano and creates art, and is an avid gamer, running tabletop games for his students and friends regularly. Kate loves watching comedies, jogging, doing yoga and loves to learn – she is currently working on her Spanish and has just started learning Arabic.
Favorite music: We both love a wide variety of music. Andrew plays piano and guitar, and likes to teach himself new songs all the time. We enjoy classical music and have season tickets to see the NJ Symphony Orchestra. We love the French/Spanish singer Manu Chao, and went to see him in concert on our first date, and the band the Pixies, who we try to see live as often as possible. We also share a love of the amazing singer/artist Nina Simone.

Congratulations! Charell & Stephen have adopted!

Hi, there! We wanted to thank you for considering us as you make an adoption plan for your child. We know this isn’t an easy decision, but we also know it comes from your deep love for them. We hope to extend that love as adoptive parents.

We hope this website you a sense of who we are as people and as a couple. But above everything, we want you to know that everything we do is fueled by our sense of love: shared compassion for each other and for others.
Early in our relationship, we knew we wanted to grow our family through adoption. Our dream is to give our child every opportunity they need to have a joyful, fun, safe, and magical experience growing up. We want to help our child discover their passions and pursue their dreams — whatever they are — and we want to help them grow up with a sense of wonder, kindness and hope about the world. We know that everyone deserves that chance.

May this profile share a sense of who we are as people and the type of parents we will be together.

With gratitude and deep respect,
Charell and Stephen

Fun Facts about Charell & Stephen
We both love birthdays and celebrate for a full month.
We invented a card game and started a company to actually make and sell it as a hobby during the pandemic!
Charell loves Paris, so Stephen saved up to surprise her with a trip there, where he proposed.
We love the Marvel films and have seen every one.
Charell was one of the top tennis players in her state in HS.
Stephen likes to create things: art, music, or in writing.
Both of us have been professional writers during our careers.

Congratulations! Jacki & Matt have adopted!

Congratulations! Andrew & Mo have adopted!

Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to consider our profile and we are grateful that you have chosen to learn more about us. We can only imagine how much you must be going through at this time. We admire your strength and courage in considering adoption and we feel honored that you’re considering us to be part of your child’s life.

We are Maurice (people call me Mo) and Andrew, and have been together since 2007 after first meeting in Philadelphia. We got married in 2016, and we live in a family-friendly neighborhood outside of Philadelphia. We have a two-year-old son, Rhys, who we welcomed into our family through adoption and we can’t wait to see him become a big brother.

We are excited to welcome another child into our family. We both grew up in big families and it’s been a dream of ours to expand our family, and have our children play with his/her cousins and extended family.

We feel blessed to become parents for a second time, and it’s important for us that our children grow up proud of every part of who they are and their history. We promise to open our hearts and provide a child with unconditional love and support. We hope this book provides you with a sense of who we are, and the loving family we will welcome another child into.

Thank you for learning more about us. We appreciate it!

Fun Facts about Andrew & Mo

Favorite places: We love spending time at the beach and most of our vacations are in the warm sunshine. Hawaii has been our favorite vacation together! With most of our families in Ohio and Georgia, a lot of trips are spent visiting our extended families.
Favorite foods:  We love to cook. Andrew is a big baker and loves to make desserts, cookies and cakes for family celebrations. Mo enjoys grilling and sharing his family’s southern comfort recipes with Andrew and Rhys. We also really like to try new restaurants around Philadelphia.
Favorite sports teams:  We love college football season. Andrew’s family is big Notre Dame fans and Mo, having grown up in Georgia, loves SEC football!
Favorite hobbies: We spend as much time outside as we can – playing in the yard, going on walks and hikes, and swimming.
Favorite holidays:  Thanksgiving has always been our favorite holiday together – enjoying great food with family who live close to us. The Christmas season is also one of our favorite times of the year, especially now that we get to experience it with Rhys.
Favorite music:  We like all kinds of music, including R&B, Country, and Yacht Rock. These days toddler tunes are on heavy rotation.

Learn more about Andrew and Mo by viewing their profile here.

Congratulations! Reshma has adopted!

Hello,

I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me.

As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a mom. I’ve also always known that I am capable of loving a child that didn’t come through me. I consider adoption a special and unique way to become a parent.

After 15 years of establishing myself as a professional working in education, I’m ready to devote myself to motherhood.  When my baby arrives, I will take a few months off and my work is such that I can work from home as needed. I also have a whole village of family members and friends who are ready to support my child and me.

In my free time, I spend as much time as I can with loved ones. I also enjoy cooking, running, hiking, and being outdoors in general. Whenever possible, I travel so that I experience other cultures and expand my worldview.

There is no shortage of love and blessings in my life. I’ve enjoyed many privileges–a great education, meaningful work, travel, and the opportunity to build and sustain bonds with many wonderful friends and family members. The one dream that I have not yet fulfilled is to become a mom. I am ready to be a parent and help a little one achieve his or her hopes and dreams.

Thank you again for reading this profile. I’m wishing you the best.

Reshma

Fun Facts about Reshma
Favorite places: Prospect Park in Brooklyn, upstate New York, the coast of Maine, and London.
Favorite foods: pizza and mint chip ice cream
Favorite hobbies: hiking, cooking, and travel
Favorite holidays: Thanksgiving

Congratulations! Benny & Miguel have adopted!

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and to catch a small glimpse into our lives. We are Miguel, Benny, and Candis Ariela, a bilingual, Latino family formed through adoption and living in a suburb of New York City. Our Costa Rican, Puerto Rican, and Dominican heritages are at the center of our culture and who we are as a family. Our family extends to a wide and diverse circle of friends and relatives whom we love, and who are an important and stable part of our lives. Our hearts are excited to welcome another child into our home through adoption and to share the abundance of love and joy with which we have been blessed. We would love to learn more about you and what you want for your child. We are also happy to share more about ourselves in a way that will support your choices and your decisions during this important moment in your life.

-Benny & Miguel

Fun Facts about Benny & Miguel
Favorite Places: Miguel has been traveling to Costa Rica since he was a child, Benny has traveled to Puerto Rico since he was a child, and together we have traveled to both places several times. Because we are deeply connected to these two places, they are truly our favorites. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil holds a special place in our hearts because it was the first international trip we took together. Japan is also high on our list because of the many wonders we experienced so different from anything we had ever seen. In the U.S., the west coast, from Seattle to San Diego, keeps us going back to visit for the majestic mountains, great weather, and laid back cultures.
Favorite Music: Benny is a big fan of 90s R&B and Hip Hop. Some of his favorite artists include Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Jay-Z. Miguel’s go-to playlists usually include 80s New Age (Depeche Mode, Bronski Beat, Yaz), Soulful Folk (Joan Armatrading, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega), and Indie Pop (Billie Eilish, Cia, Florence & the Machine). We both love classic salsa, merengue and bachata, and generally any fast tempo rhythms that make us get up out of our seats and dance.
Favorite Foods: We eat in on most days. While we’re both pretty good cooks, we both agree that Benny is especially gifted at creating meals that titillate the senses, nourish our bodies, and comfort our souls. He is creative and somehow figures out how to make meals out of the most random ingredients. So hands down, our favorite foods are those prepared by Benny, because they are made with love. That said, of the many options outside of our home, Miguel would eat lobster, shrimp, clams and oysters for every meal if he could. Benny is all about Indian and Thai cuisines. He also collects hot sauces from every city he visits, while Miguel has a very low tolerance for spicy food. We both love sushi, Mexican cuisine, Spanish tapas, and pasta. At the end of the day, there’s nothing we won’t at least try. But when we’re looking for comfort, a simple bowl of rice and beans with some pernil (pork roast) and fried sweet plantains is all we ever really need.
Favorite Holidays: Our favorite holidays are those that are centered around family, friends and community. From Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year’s, what excites us most are the rituals of breaking bread, celebrating life, reuniting with many of those we don’t get to see very often, and remembering what may have been lost. For us, these holidays are about sharing our blessings with others. We cook all night from sunset to sunrise, we queue up joyful and meaningful music, and we open our hearts and our home to give thanks, to feast, to laugh, and to dance.

Congratulations! Tohm & Darryl have adopted!

Hi – we’re Tohm and Darryl. Thank you for taking time to get to know us. We admire your strength and courage in navigating this difficult decision, and we hope this book gives you an idea of who we are and the life we lead.

A little about us: we met nearly a decade ago, made our home in New York City, and have built a life filled with family, friends, and love. We’re fortunate to come from two large families, each with rich traditions we’ve incorporated into our life, and we’d like to share all we’ve been blessed with and grow our family.

We wish you much strength and support during this time. Thank you for taking the time to consider us.

Fun Facts about Tohm & Darryl
Favorite place: Harlem is home. We moved in together in 2013 and have lived in the same neighborhood for eight years. We’re attracted to the beauty of Harlem: it’s black history, it’s tight-knit community that looks out for each other, the numerous playgrounds and parks, and the local, kid-friendly events and block parties that make us want to raise a child here.
Favorite foods: we love eating food we grew up with. Darryl is from the Louisiana countryside and grew up on his mom’s soul food and Tohm was born in Israel and grew up prepping meals with his mom. We embrace each other’s cultures and traditions in our home: Tohm cooks a traditional soul food New Year’s Day meal every year of cornbread, black eyed peas, and collard greens, while Darryl will whip up hummus and a fresh tomato and cucumber salad.
Favorite hobbies: we wake up early every morning, work out, and then take our dog, Titan, for a long walk in our local park. We enjoy spending this quality time together. On the weekends, we like to stay active and explore New York City on foot, visiting museums, going to concerts, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Favorite music: R&B and Soul! We bonded over our love of music and navigated the biggest conflict in our marriage to date: Janet or Beyonce. (The answer is both!). We have music playing in our house all day and love going to see live shows. Our favorite concerts are Anthony Hamilton, India.Arie, and Jazmine Sullivan.

Congratulations! Marisa & Liam have adopted!

Congratulations! Cosmo & Mike have adopted!

Hi! We are Mike and Cosmo and we want to take a minute to thank you for getting to know us a little more. We understand the difficult and important decision you are making out of the love you have for your child. The two of us are appreciative you are taking the time to hear more of our story and considering us to be a part of their life.

We have been together for 12 years, throughout which have shared special memories, moments, love, laughter and adventures with each other as well as with our family and friends. We love to travel, attend sporting events as well as the theater, are big movie fans and absolutely love cooking and food.

Our families are very important to us and through its diversity, has been a loving support system throughout our lives. In addition to being an interracial couple, Cosmo has an adopted brother and sister which adds extra importance the role of adoption plays in both of our lives.

We have always held a special place in our hearts for a child and have been excited to start a family together.

~Mike & Cosmo

Fun Facts about Cosmo & Mike
Favorite Sports Teams: We are pretty much a Philly sports household. We love going to Sixers and Phillies games regularly, but the house is divided in one sport… football. Mike being from Pittsburgh is a big Steelers Fan while Cosmo is a die hard Eagles fan. As long as they aren’t playing against each other we’re big fans of both teams.
Favorite Places: We like to travel as much as we can but weekends at the Jersey Shore in Wildwood with the family has to be our favorite go to. Our other favorite destination is the Bahamas and has turned into a nearly annual trip we just love taking together.
Favorite Hobbies: We like to be active and out of the house together. Both of us are avid amusement park fans and travel everywhere to experience them. We also love food festivals, movies, traveling whenever we get the opportunity and going to sporting events. Nothing beats a hot dog and a day at the ballpark in the summer.
Favorite Foods: Do we really have to pick a favorite? We really like tasting and discovering foods from all over. One of our favorite things to do together at home is to recreate our favorite meals we’ve had from our experiences and travels. Cosmo is particular at making things from scratch and really likes cooking Italian and Southern foods.

Learn more about Cosmo and Mike by viewing their profile here.