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Hi, we are Dave and Stefanie. Thank you for reading our story and considering us to possibly adopt and raise your baby. We cannot imagine what a tough, emotional decision this must be, but we do have a deep respect for the courage it takes to even consider an adoption plan.
Our story as a couple began back in 2005 when we were introduced through mutual friends. At the time, Stefanie was a single mom of two young daughters. Dave, on the other hand, had little to no experience with kids, so it was a little scary for him to meet the girls for the first time. But you know that old saying, “always trust a child’s judgment?” Well, it couldn’t have been more true for us. The girls instantly fell in love with Dave and he fell in love with them. He was a natural. From there, the rest was history.
Financial Support
Expectant mothers who choose to make an adoption plan may qualify for some level of financial assistance during their pregnancy. However, each person's situation and specific needs are different. Your adoption social worker can help you determine what level of assistance you qualify for and deserve. Many expectant mothers qualify for financial assistance to cover basic pregnancy and living expenses, including but not limited to - transportation reimbursement, utility assistance for phone, water, and electricity/gas, maternity clothing and supplements, etc.
FAQ’s about placing a baby for Adoption
I'm considering giving my baby up for adoption. How much does that cost?
It won't cost you anything. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your medical and legal fees will be covered and you may be eligible for financial assistance with other pregnancy-related expenses.
I'm experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and don't know who the birth father is. Can I still place my baby for adoption?
Yes. Even if you don’t know the identity of the birth father, you can still choose to make an adoption plan. However, every adoption situation is different. The adoption social worker you’re assigned to will get to know you and your story first, and then guide you through the process accordingly.
When is the right time to talk with an adoption professional?
You can make an adoption plan at any point in your pregnancy, even after the baby has been born. But, it's important to start the process as early in your pregnancy as possible. Connecting with those resources will allow you to gain access to important medical services, including prenatal care, to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
When I create an adoption plan, will I get to choose who is in the room with me during delivery?
One aspect of your adoption plan is the "Hospital Plan" an outline of how you'd like your hospital stay and delivery to go. You can craft this on your own or with the help of your adoption social worker. But everything is up to you. You’ll be able to choose who comes to the hospital with you, who is in the room with you during delivery, and how much time you’d like to spend with the baby before signing the final papers.
How much contact will I have with the adoptive family after I place my baby with them?
As part of your adoption plan, you'll determine whether or not you’d like to have an open or closed adoption or something in between. Open adoptions may include phone calls, messaging (via social media, email, or text), and/or periodic visits each year. Closed adoptions may include no contact at all or annual updates provided to the birth parent(s) by the adoptive family. Each post-adoption relationship is different and can vary based on what an expectant mother chooses in her adoption plan.
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African Safari
02/04/2023
We are a family that loves to travel! We are strong believers in giving our children fun experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We recently went to Hawaii where the girls learned to surf. I think most of the trip we talked about how fun it will be to bring a little one along on these trips. It truly is an amazing experience to see the world through the eyes of a child, especially when they are experiencing things for the first time. One big trip that our kids all go on is, an African Safari for 2 weeks. Dave's dad takes all of the grandkids on this trip where they experience everything from seeing animals, hot air balloon rides, jeep safari rides, eating unique meals to just having a great time with grandpa. Unfortunately grandma can no longer go on this trips due to some health problems but it hasn't stopped super grandpa (our nickname) from still taking the kids. We can't wait to be taking a little one along on all of these adventures ❤️
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We are a family that loves to travel! We are strong believers in giving our children fun experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We recently went to Hawaii where the girls learned to surf. I think most of the trip we talked about how fun it will be to bring a little one along on these trips. It truly is an amazing experience to see the world through the eyes of a child, especially when they are experiencing things for the first time. One big trip that our kids all go on is, an African Safari for 2 weeks. Dave's dad takes all of the grandkids on this trip where they experience everything from seeing animals, hot air balloon rides, jeep safari rides, eating unique meals to just having a great time with grandpa. Unfortunately grandma can no longer go on this trips due to some health problems but it hasn't stopped super grandpa (our nickname) from still taking the kids. We can't wait to be taking a little one along on all of these adventures ❤️
New family member
01/02/2023
Yes, we are those people who consider our pets, family. Lauren, our daughter who recently moved to LA now has a baby of her own. Welcome to our family, Tito! We personally just have our dog Dexter and horse Lacey and they are treated just like family💙💗
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Yes, we are those people who consider our pets, family. Lauren, our daughter who recently moved to LA now has a baby of her own. Welcome to our family, Tito! We personally just have our dog Dexter and horse Lacey and they are treated just like family💙💗
Winter Wonderland
12/23/2022
When I say, our neighborhood is a winter wonderland, that's an understatement. From the winding roads and old trees, to the older homes that most are decorated for the the upcoming holidays, it truly is stunning! Neighborhood kids all get together to play in the snow and then warm up with hot chocolate. I can't say enough good things about this this area we live in. I can't wait to build snowmen and make snow angels with our future angel that will be joining our family.
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When I say, our neighborhood is a winter wonderland, that's an understatement. From the winding roads and old trees, to the older homes that most are decorated for the the upcoming holidays, it truly is stunning! Neighborhood kids all get together to play in the snow and then warm up with hot chocolate. I can't say enough good things about this this area we live in. I can't wait to build snowmen and make snow angels with our future angel that will be joining our family.
Halloween
10/24/2022
Its October! Although we don't really think of Halloween as a Holiday, We do love Halloween. Our neighborhood is beautiful in the fall with all the old trees that line the streets and the golf course that has the most beautiful trees with the leaf colors of red, orange, yellow and even some pink. A few days before Halloween they have pumpkin decorating, hayrides, a magician, carnival games, and a full dinner with everything decorated to look like Halloween themed food. There is even warm apple cider to take on the hayride. I would be lying if I said that I liked the creepy, ghost,skeleton,monster and just spooky stuff. We decorate our home more in pumpkin, cat, happy ghosts and just fun happy Halloween decorations. What we really enjoy as a family is just getting together with other families, seeing all of the kids having fun and getting to know our neighbors better. Now that our girls are getting older we also have a Halloween party at our house for all of their friends. This year we will have 40+ kids here with a bonfire, ping pong, snacks and there is a pool table. We have Halloween movies on the...
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Its October! Although we don't really think of Halloween as a Holiday, We do love Halloween. Our neighborhood is beautiful in the fall with all the old trees that line the streets and the golf course that has the most beautiful trees with the leaf colors of red, orange, yellow and even some pink. A few days before Halloween they have pumpkin decorating, hayrides, a magician, carnival games, and a full dinner with everything decorated to look like Halloween themed food. There is even warm apple cider to take on the hayride. I would be lying if I said that I liked the creepy, ghost,skeleton,monster and just spooky stuff. We decorate our home more in pumpkin, cat, happy ghosts and just fun happy Halloween decorations. What we really enjoy as a family is just getting together with other families, seeing all of the kids having fun and getting to know our neighbors better. Now that our girls are getting older we also have a Halloween party at our house for all of their friends. This year we will have 40+ kids here with a bonfire, ping pong, snacks and there is a pool table. We have Halloween movies on the...
Great Grandma
07/06/2022
As we are preparing to head up north in a few weeks to celebrate my grandma's birthday, I wanted to share a little about her. Our girls are lucky enough to still have a Great Grandma in their lives. At almost 95 years old, this woman is still full of spunk and life. I truly don't think that you could find a kinder, more caring human on this year. Grandma had 9 kids and has tons of grandchildren , great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Just like the rest of us, Grandma is beyond thrilled to add, one more angel to this large family💗💙
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As we are preparing to head up north in a few weeks to celebrate my grandma's birthday, I wanted to share a little about her. Our girls are lucky enough to still have a Great Grandma in their lives. At almost 95 years old, this woman is still full of spunk and life. I truly don't think that you could find a kinder, more caring human on this year. Grandma had 9 kids and has tons of grandchildren , great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Just like the rest of us, Grandma is beyond thrilled to add, one more angel to this large family💗💙
Big sisters
06/23/2022
I often wonder if having 3 much older girls would have a negative impact on an expectant mommy to be. Although our youngest daughter earthside is 14 and the other 2 are 19 and 22 don't let that fool you. Ha ha These girls absolutely love and adore each other, I don't think I have ever saw sisters who were closer and get along so well but more so they are beyond excited to welcome another baby into our family. From already planning fun activities, the biggestbirthday parties, trips to Disney, and much more, they can not wait to love and spoil their new sibling. This new angel will not only be the youngest in our family but the youngest grandchild. As you can imagine, there are a lot of people who are just over the moon excited to welcome a new baby. There will be no shortage of playmates between our 2 families and friends but at the end of the day, this sweet baby will be the center of all of our worlds. I posted a picture of our 3 older girls with a pink balloon. I never had the opportunity to get a good picture of all...
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I often wonder if having 3 much older girls would have a negative impact on an expectant mommy to be. Although our youngest daughter earthside is 14 and the other 2 are 19 and 22 don't let that fool you. Ha ha These girls absolutely love and adore each other, I don't think I have ever saw sisters who were closer and get along so well but more so they are beyond excited to welcome another baby into our family. From already planning fun activities, the biggestbirthday parties, trips to Disney, and much more, they can not wait to love and spoil their new sibling. This new angel will not only be the youngest in our family but the youngest grandchild. As you can imagine, there are a lot of people who are just over the moon excited to welcome a new baby. There will be no shortage of playmates between our 2 families and friends but at the end of the day, this sweet baby will be the center of all of our worlds. I posted a picture of our 3 older girls with a pink balloon. I never had the opportunity to get a good picture of all...
Horse
04/28/2022
With Spring finally starting to make an appearance, we will be spending more time at the barn visiting Lacey. Dave and I had no interest in horses, let alone owning one, yet somehow, here we are with beautiful Lacey. As parents we support our kids crazy adventures from sports, vacation ideas, animals, and everything in between. When our Ashlyn was 7 she went on a trip with her grandpa that involved horseback riding, when she came home, she was wanting to take riding lessons. We were shocked because nobody else in the family has ever had much interest in horses. We quickly found a facility that not only does lessons but has camps, family get togethers, campfires, holiday parties and much more. The barn also has a heated pool, 2 ponds and some other animals roaming around. As a family, we fell in love with the place so much that after 3 years of lessons and activities we surprised our Ashlyn with her own horse for her 10th birthday. We now can go to the barn daily.(if we have the time) somedays I am still shocked that we actually own our own horse. Ha ha but, I wouldn't trade her...
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With Spring finally starting to make an appearance, we will be spending more time at the barn visiting Lacey. Dave and I had no interest in horses, let alone owning one, yet somehow, here we are with beautiful Lacey. As parents we support our kids crazy adventures from sports, vacation ideas, animals, and everything in between. When our Ashlyn was 7 she went on a trip with her grandpa that involved horseback riding, when she came home, she was wanting to take riding lessons. We were shocked because nobody else in the family has ever had much interest in horses. We quickly found a facility that not only does lessons but has camps, family get togethers, campfires, holiday parties and much more. The barn also has a heated pool, 2 ponds and some other animals roaming around. As a family, we fell in love with the place so much that after 3 years of lessons and activities we surprised our Ashlyn with her own horse for her 10th birthday. We now can go to the barn daily.(if we have the time) somedays I am still shocked that we actually own our own horse. Ha ha but, I wouldn't trade her...
New Hobby
05/24/2023
One thing we love to do as a family is, spend time at beaches. From as soon as our girls could walk/talk they wanted to go to the beach. Recently on a trip to Hawaii the girls started surfing! With the help of an instructor they did a great job. We can't wait to add 1 more beach baby to our family.
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One thing we love to do as a family is, spend time at beaches. From as soon as our girls could walk/talk they wanted to go to the beach. Recently on a trip to Hawaii the girls started surfing! With the help of an instructor they did a great job. We can't wait to add 1 more beach baby to our family.
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