Meet our
Waiting Families

My best friend would describe me as...

"Loyal and thoughtful." - 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 you had to pick a famous person to play you in a movie, who would it be?

"Michelle Rodriguez because she plays roles portraying women who are strong, selfless, and determined." - Karla

What scares you?

"It's pitiful, but I am TERRIFIED of snakes. I'll blame it on walking home from the bus stop with a bunch of boys. Need I say more?" - Cassidy

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

"Why don't I do this more often? ... I love to be in an area without light pollution and to be able to appreciate the vastness of the night sky. It's why I love camping and hiking." - 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

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

Favorite season and why?

"Winter. The smells are the best and homes are always cozy. The snow makes me feel like I'm in a new world every time." - Ian

What scares you?

"Loss of a loved one. I lost my dad in November of 2023, and as scary and sad as this was, I keep his memory by celebrating all the things he shared with me. Listening to his favorite music, spending time in gardens, remembering his smile, all helps me feel he is still with me." - Emily