Meet our
Waiting Families

Dogs or cats?

"We love all kinds of animals. We have two small dogs, Charli & Rosie, and a cat, Riley, who have become our world. We are so happy to share our lives with them and take them along to vacation or just include them in every day activities so they feel how loved they are. When we are not with them, we are sure to provide them with the best care givers. Because we have such a deep love for animals, it is common that while vacationing, we often look local wild life or visit animal santuaries where we can see as many animals as possible." - Jacquelyn

Dogs or cats?

"I love both, but we currently have two elderly cats who sleep all day." - Valeria

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

"it's quiet but close to parks, schools, and a city. We're also really close to a lot of family and our kids will grow up spending lots of time with cousins!" - Mike

When we argue, what’s it about?

"Who's turn it is to clean up the cat/dog throw up." - Audrey

If you had to pick a famous person to play you in a movie, who would it be?

"Liam Neeson" - Duncan

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

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

"Yes, I consider my self religious " - Manuel Rodriguez

My philosophy on parenting is...

"that babies come into the world with their needs, wants, and goals mainly formed. It's the parent's job to meet the needs and wants of the baby and help them grow into the child they want to be while helping them achieve their goals along the way. I believe open, honest discussions with baby/child lead to a happy and healthy relationship." - Sean Scott

If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...

"alive - I think it would be strange to have dinner with a dead person… All jokes aside - Ben Franklin - I'm a history teacher and would be fascinated to hear the stories he would tell!" - Bob