Meet our
Waiting Families

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

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

"I would choose pasta because it is so versatile and delicious at the same time." - Valeria

My best friend would describe me as...

"funny and loyal." - Mike

We are the best choice because…

"We like to have fun and love to teach kids about everything." - Michael

Favorite season and why?

"Fall! I love how the leaves change color and the temperatures turn cooler. I love sweaters, hot chocolate, and the pumpkin flavored everything! I also love how all the bugs start to die. No mosquitoes or spiders for 6 months! It's glorious!" - Becca

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

"burritos. I lived in Europe for a couple of years and the thing I missed most was a tortilla filled with beans. So I learned to make my own! And I'm still making those burritos on a regular basis, swapping out new ingredients I want to try to incorporate the flavors of different cuisines that inspire me. I love to cook and try new types of foods, but I will always come back to my favorite, the burrito." - Monique

Favorite season and why?

"my favorite season is fall, because the changes of colors and is the most romantic season of the year" - Manuel Rodriguez

If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...

"People would be more accepting of others." - Alyssa

Favorite season and why?

"I know as a teacher I’m supposed to say summer, but I like spring the best. I love when the days are getting longer and the nights start getting warmer. Sweatshirt weather is my favorite. Plus spring makes me anticipate the end of the school year, graduation, and the start of summer break!" - Bob