Meet our
Waiting Families

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

"BBQ. I love BBQ’ing for my friends and family and love the way food tastes coming off a grill!" - Chad

My favorite place in the World is...

"Maui! The sun, beaches and Hawaiian vibe. I LOVE Maui!" - Linsey

We are the best choice because…

"we have so much love to give and a great support system." - Sarah

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 is the best word to describe our family?

"Fun. We laugh a lot, no matter where we are or what we are doing -- as long as we're together. We take adventures, both locally in Washington state and traveling abroad." - Javier

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

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

"There are SO many wonderful families with kids and they are all involved in our little community. We have sidewalks, a huge park close by, and the friendliest neighbors that would help any of us out at any time. We're rarely out in our yard without having a good chat with one or more of our neighbors." - Anjie

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

"I do not have a religion, though I do believe everything happens for a reason." - Elliot

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

"I live in a super sweet, safe, and diverse community. I love that my neighbors take so much pride in their gardens, and we have parks, playgrounds, cafes, and schools all through the neighborhood. I live a short drive to a forest, and also to a gorgeous river (perfect for summer swimming). We also have farms for picking berries and pumpkins nearby, and a great community center with classes for kids to learn arts and crafts. Last (but definitely not least), is that we have great community here! I have so many friends nearby that are looking forward to being part of our child's world." - Emily