Meet our
Waiting Families

What is the best word to describe our family?

"Cohesive" - Ashlyn

Dogs or cats?

"I love both, but I have always had cats. Because they are loving, sweet, independent and I dont feel guilty like leaving a dog. But I do regularly dog sit the best and cutest Golden Doodle!" - Linsey

If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:

"any pasta dish" - Karla

What scares you?

"SPIDERS!! I hate spiders, when I was younger I remember my dad smashing a spider in the house and it must have been a female because a hundered of these tiny spiders came crawling out all over, and from that day on they just give me the creeps. It works out good though – Cassidy is scared of snakes and I'm afraid of spiders. So I kill the snakes and Cassidy kills the spiders." - Calem

My philosophy on parenting is...

"To do everything we can to help our child grow into the person they are meant to be. To cultivate their curiosity, interest, and unique abilities. To create a safe and secure environment where they can confidently explore their interests and the world around them." - Javier

Favorite season and why?

"Caroline and I both love the fall. The way the air smells in the evening, sitting around a fire pit with friends, days at the local apple orchard or pumpkin patch. We love the colors of fall and the excitment felt of the upcoming holiday season where we decorate and celebrate and spend time with loved ones. We also love fall because our favorite "holiday" takes place... HALLOWEEN! Every year for Halloween, we host a big party for our friends and their families. Children of all ages attend and everyone must wear a costume! There are activities for children such as scavenger hunts, pumpkin decorating, and a pinata! Our friends tell us every year how their children look forward to this party. Caroline and I spend weeks planning a theme and decorating, as well as coming up with new activities for the guests. This is by far our favorite party of the year." - Jacquelyn

My favorite Instagram account is:

"@gamechangershow" - Josh

We are the best choice because…

"I know it is sterotypical, but we just have so much love to give. There isn't a day that goes by I don't think of what it would be like with another little one running around or exploring with us." - Elliot

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

"I live in a super sweet, safe, and diverse community. I love that my neighbors take so much pride in their gardens, and we have parks, playgrounds, cafes, and schools all through the neighborhood. I live a short drive to a forest, and also to a gorgeous river (perfect for summer swimming). We also have farms for picking berries and pumpkins nearby, and a great community center with classes for kids to learn arts and crafts. Last (but definitely not least), is that we have great community here! I have so many friends nearby that are looking forward to being part of our child's world." - Emily