Meet our
Waiting Families

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

"Part of the family." - 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

The most special thing I own is...

"my spouses heart" - Karla

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

"I hope our child's birth mom is happy and at peace with her decision. I hope she can see how happy we are as a family and how much we love the child." - Cassidy

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

"It's quiet and peaceful. Our neighbors range from 80-year-olds who have lived here their whole lives, to young families who just moved in. In the summers we have block parties and games for the kids, and in the winter we have cookie exchanges. But our favorite part is having 3 parks within a short walk, where we take our dog Sheba for lots of ball throws." - Andy

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

"A sailboat, or any boat in general. My family grew up with a boat and being "on the water" is where I feel the most at peace. During the summer, we actually lived on our boat and "sailed" from one marina to the next in the New York and New England area where we were able to see many different towns and boating communities. The sea air is freeing and calming. From a young age, my parents have instilled the importance of boating and water safety. Swimming and boating lessons were a necessity if we were to be on the water as a family. Being on the water isn't just an activity, it is an experience and to this day, brings me so much excitement. I also love boating because I know that this is an activity that Jackie also loves, as her family has generations of fisherman. Although we do not have a boat now, we hope to carry on our families boating traditions. We still enjoy water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and just sitting at the beach, enjoying the sun and waves." - Caroline

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

"Involved in our life in some capacity. Hopefully, she will feel like a member of our family. I would love for her to be proud of her choices and living a life that makes her happy - in a perfect world, one in which we could cheer her on!" - Anjie

The most special thing I own is...

"My wedding ring or a necklace of ashes from a family pet" - Ian

Favorite season and why?

"Definitely the fall! Halloween is one of my favorites, and I'm all about the pumpkin carving, decorating, and costumes! The leaves here in Oregon also are so beautiful, and the air smells perfectly crisp!" - Emily