We are the best choice because…

We have a worldview, skill set, and intent rooted in kindness, and empowerment that is informed by years of social services experience. We have the stability, temperament, and resources, and can provide not only for a child's essential needs, but also the space and resources for them to grow, explore, and be their whole self.

- Sam

I hope our child’s birth mother is…

Loved

- Anthony

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

water

- Meli

Favorite season and why?

I grew up in sunny San Diego, so I'm a sunshine boy and love the summer season. However, living in the PNW has made me fall in love with all the seasons.

- Carlos

What is the best word to describe our family?

Loving

- Mitch

The most special thing I own is...

My grandmother gave me a small horseshoe-shaped diamond ring. The ring was initially given to her by her first love as a promise ring when they were young. Although the diamonds are tiny chips, the ring's sentimental value is priceless.

- Brandace

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

My family.

- Kylie

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

Sailboat- So I can fish everyday

- Nathan

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

I can't live without stories. When I was young I always loved books, movies, and puzzles. Now I see that a good story of any kind is the best kind of puzzle. Justin likes to watch me watch both movies and television shows because he loves the way I get lost in them. I hope to teach my child the adventure of escapism as well. I want to see them immersed in a great book, eyes aglow with wonder at the movies, and excitedly telling me stories all their own that were born from the stories that inspired them. One day I'll tell them the story of how they joined our family and I hope it will be one of their favorites.

- Ernesto