Open Arms Adoption

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  • 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.

  • Matthew & James

    Hi, we’re James and Matthew.  James is a musician, and Matthew is a high school teacher.  We have been together for almost 20 years,…
    • Matthew & James

      Hi, we’re James and Matthew.  James is a musician, and Matthew is a high school teacher.  We have been together for almost 20 years, and we are excited to share our love with a child.

      James can’t wait to read books with lots of funny voices to a little person.  Matthew is excited to sing songs and cook together.  Or maybe we can just walk to the playground and swing on the swings.  We want to show our child as much of the world as we can.  We want to help them learn who they are and what they have to offer the world.

      We want you to know how we respect and admire your strength and tenderness.  Thank you for reading about us.

      -Matthew & James

      Fun facts about Matthew & James

      Favorite places: Maine, Italy, Cape May, and the Chesapeake
      Favorite foods: pasta, apple cake, home-made pizza, and a big steak
      Favorite hobbies: reading, cooking, hosting friends, and exploring
      Favorite music: classical, jazz, blues, r&b

  • 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,…
    • 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…
    • 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!

  • Edgar & Tom

    Hi! We are Edgar and Tom. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We know this is a challenging time…
    • Edgar & Tom

      Hi! We are Edgar and Tom.

      Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We know this is a challenging time in your life and we understand that it takes courage to consider adoption for your child.

      Edgar’s story begins in Mexico, Tom’s in Massachusetts, but our story together begins in Queens. It’s where we met in 2010, where we have lived the entirety of our relationship, and where we chose to get married. It’s a community that represents our values of diversity and inclusivity. And it’s where we hope to start our family.

      We are at a point in our relationship where we feel ready to grow our family through adoption. Ready to dive in with everything we have to help a baby grow and flourish in a loving home.

      -Edgar & Tom

      Fun facts about Edgar & Tom
      Favorite places : Edgar: New Mexico and Montreal, Scotland. Tom: Paris, Maine and any Broadway theater
      Favorite foods : Edgar: Guacamole, pizza, pasta with vodka sauce. Tom: pie, chocolate, pizza and sushi.
      Favorite hobbies: Edgar: driving, going to see concerts, traveling. Tom: skiing, hiking, swimming, biking, eating, going to see live concerts or performances, spending time with friends.
      Favorite music: Edgar: Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue and Nerina Pallot. Tom: John Legend, Chris Thile and classical choral music.
      Fun facts: Edgar has met two out of the five Spice Girls. Tom sings in a choir and has been a singer since he was in middle school.

  • 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
      Favorite holidays: Christmas and the 4th of July

  • 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 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

  • Grace & Michael

    Hello! We are Grace and Michael and we’re grateful to be among the parents you are considering for your baby. We are parents through…
    • Grace & Michael

      Hello!

      We are Grace and Michael and we’re grateful to be among the parents you are considering for your baby. We are parents through adoption to our one year old daughter, Jane, and we are so excited to continue to grow our family.

      We know we can never truly understand the emotions you are feeling, but we hope it will bring you peace knowing that your decision will give a child a life of love and support, no matter which couple you choose. As you read through this and other books, know that you will find the right family, one that will love and cherish your child unconditionally.

      Within these pages, we invite you to take a look at our lives as we show you all the love a child will receive from us, our family, and our friends. We can’t wait to have another child to love, nurture and support. We look forward to playing games, reading bedtime stories, and helping them achieve their dreams. We love adventure and immersing ourselves in other cultures, and it is our dream to give our children the world.

      -Grace & Michael

      Fun Facts about Grace & Michael
      Favorite places: Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. We met there in 2007 and lived there for a couple years after college and now we go back whenever we can.
      Favorite foods: We love it all! From pizza to sushi to Ethiopian – we are willing to try anything!
      Favorite hobbies: We love to travel and explore new places – really getting to know the culture, meeting new people and trying new things.
      Favorite holidays: It’s so hard to choose just one but we have loved starting family traditions with Jane with all of our holiday celebrations. We especially love celebrating her birthday!

  • 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

  • Michele & Aisling

    We are Aisling, Michele, & Roisin. (Ash-ling, Mi-shell, Ro-Sheen) We're a playful little family filled with laughter. We dream of welcoming another child into…
    • Michele & Aisling

      We are Aisling, Michele, & Roisin. (Ash-ling, Mi-shell, Ro-Sheen) We’re a playful little family filled with laughter. We dream of welcoming another child into our hearts, our warm Philly home and our spontaneous kitchen dance parties. It’s an honor that we are crossing paths with you right now.

      We’ve been together for 14+ years! Six years ago Roisin made us a family of three through adoption. Have a peek at our lives; get an idea of who we are. We hope you see how grateful we are for each other and for all we have. And that we long to expand our joy if our family is blessed to grow again.

      We’d be humbled to be considered by you during this time in your life.

      Fun Facts about Michele & Aisling

      Favorite places – Ireland, Brooklyn, Maine

      Favorite foods – TexMex, Sushi, Indian

      Favorite sports teams – Michele loves the Phillies 💙🔔❤️ But we’ll go to any game so we can eat the hotdogs and nachos.

      Favorite hobbies – camping, hiking, road trips. Aisling loves to snowboard, Michele crochets and knits.

  • 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

  • Kia

    Hi, I'm Kia! Let me first greet you with a greeting of peace for your heart and mind. One of my favorite people, my…
    • Kia

      Hi, I’m Kia!

      Let me first greet you with a greeting of peace for your heart and mind. One of my favorite people, my brother Khoy, joined our family through adoption. He and I are the same age and we were raised like fraternal twins. While I understand what it is like to be a member of an adoptive family, I can’t imagine what this experience is like for you.

      I truly believe all things work together for good. One of my favorite motivational songs is “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar, as in “We gon’ be alright!”. It has encouraged me through some tough situations.

      Because of my experiences, I always knew that I would adopt one day and now that day has come. I am single, and I live in Northern New Jersey. I come from a pretty good sized family that all live in the New York Metro area/ South Jersey and also the DC area. With 4 brothers, I have plenty of nieces and nephews that I adore and dote on but I can’t wait for the day to have a child in my own home that I can care for and happily offer my best to every day.

      Let me thank you for considering me to adopt your precious child.

      -Kia

      Fun Facts about Kia
      Favorite places: New Orleans, Paris, Atlanta, LA, any beach where the water is BLUE
      Favorite foods: Pizza in NY or NJ made by Italians, greens w cornbread, bone in rib eye, mac n cheese, yams
      Favorite sports teams: Duke BB. Washington Football Team LOL.
      Favorite hobbies: singing, dancing, seeing live performances, exploring new places
      Favorite holidays: Thanksgiving. My birthday. Juneteenth
      Favorite music: 90s RnB, 60s RnB, 90s Hip Hop

  • 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.

  • Vincent & Justin

    Hello, we are Vincent and Justin, and we are humbled and grateful that you would consider our family. We have been a couple for…
    • Vincent & Justin

      Hello,

      We are Vincent and Justin, and we are humbled and grateful that you would consider our family.

      We have been a couple for fifteen years, married for seven years, and a Papa and Daddy to our wonderful daughter Viola for over five years. We met through our jobs as teachers. Justin was a high school English teacher for ten years and is currently an academic director for a school network in New Jersey. Vincent was a high school English teacher and is currently the executive director of a training program that supports first-generation college students secure a high paying job after graduation. Our life’s work has been to ensure everyone has access to a quality education.

      Since long before we ever met, we both knew that we wanted to be parents one day. Our daughter Viola was born in 2017, and through the miracle of adoption our family was formed. Both of us had happy childhoods with siblings and many cousins in our families, and now we hope to share that experience by growing our own family. Viola is excited to have a sibling of her own.

      We cannot imagine how difficult this situation must be for you. You have our respect and our prayers. We know that you want the best for your child, and we wish you well in whatever decision you make. We also want the best for your child no matter what, and if given the sacred trust of raising your child, we will do our very best to provide him or her with a happy home full of love, learning, and family.

      With gratitude,
      Vincent and Justin

      Fun Facts about Vincent & Justin

      Favorite places: Anywhere we have not been before. We are a family that loves to see the world. Viola has the travel bug too and has been to magical places like Puerto Rico and Disney.
      Favorite sports teams: Whichever team Viola is on. She is very athletic. We spend our weekends cheering her on while she shows off her skills at soccer, gymnastics, or dance. In winter she loves to go skiing with her cousins.
      Favorite holidays: Any holiday where family comes together to eat some good food. Vince and his mom, sister, and brother love to cook holiday meals, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Viola helps make the sweet potato pie. Every year we take a family picture on the couch with grandparents, aunts, uncles, or just the cousins. Our entire family is excited for our next child to be the newest addition to the couch. He or she will have lots of cousins close in age to play with. Viola loves it when her Mimi and Gigi get together.
      Favorite music: We are a music-loving family, especially Vince. He is a music encyclopedia and teaches us about all the greats of pop music. He is listening to a lot of Beyonce this year. Justin loves classical music, folk and indie rock. Viola insists on a dance party every night. She gets down to Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars.

  • 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.

  • Max & Stephane

    Hello there! We're Max and Stephane and we're so grateful to have you take some time to get to know us. We are truly…
    • Max & Stephane

      Hello there! We’re Max and Stephane and we’re so grateful to have you take some time to get to know us. We are truly honored to have you consider us as potential parents for your child.

      Even before we got married, we knew we wanted to have children and raise a family together, and quickly realized that adoption would be the best route to make that dream a reality. We look forward to having as open an adoption as you are comfortable with, and want you to know that no matter what, you will always be a part of our lives and considered a member of our big welcoming family.

      We live in a charming, single-family home in New Jersey located right outside of New York City where we first met and continue to spend time for work, see friends, and even catch a Broadway show or concert. We’ve become quite close with many of our neighbors and love the diversity of our community. We can’t wait for all of us to meet and get to know each other!

      We are so excited to start our family and can’t thank you enough for your time and consideration.

      Fun Facts about Max and Stephane:

      Favorite places: We love visiting Miami where Stephane’s family lives and hanging in our own backyard with friends and family.

      Favorite hobbies: Going to concerts, gardening, playing at the dog park with our sweet pup (Cooper), and taking road trips to explore new places together

      Favorite music: We both enjoy belting out Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and 90s R&B. We’re also big fans of Emily King, Braxton Cook, and Jessie Ware.

      Favorite holidays: Christmas with Stephane’s large family in Florida each year is always a treat especially when we do our silly gift exchange. We enjoy hosting Max’s family at our house for Passover where everyone brings a dish to contribute to the meal.

  • 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!

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      We are Kenny and Will. We have been together for over seven years and have made our home in New York City. We are so grateful to you for taking the time to look through our photos and read our story to get to know us a bit more. We are best friends in life who are madly in love with each other and we cannot wait to grow our family. We know this is an enormous decision you’re making and we want to wish you all the support and love during this time. Thank you for considering us.

      Fun Facts about Kenny & Will
      Favorite places: Rome, Amsterdam, San Diego, New York City
      Favorite foods: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sour Patch Kids, Coffee
      Favorite sports teams: SF Giants, Sacramento Kings, SF 49ers
      Favorite hobbies: Theatre, Running, Reading, Traveling
      Favorite holidays: Christmas!!!
      Favorite music: Lauryn Hill, Tracy Chapman, Sam Cooke, Adele

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