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Gregg Oelker & Elizabeth Oelker

Home Study

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AdoptHelp Law Corporation
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Gregg Oelker

Caregiver

Gender:

Male

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

California

Religion:

Christianity

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Profession:

Architect

Political Affiliation:

Lean Left

Elizabeth Oelker

Gender:

Female

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

California

Religion:

Christianity

Education:

Master’s Degree

Profession:

Speech Language Pathologist

Political Affiliation:

Lean Left

Hello!

First off, we are so grateful that you have chosen to bring this baby into the world and are honored to even be considered to add your child to our family! We know this is an impossible decision and we are here to ease your fears and if chosen by you, we look forward to supporting you in any way we can. ABOUT US We met in high school in San Luis Obispo, CA and have been together ever since, married for 18 years. Adoption has been part of our family history as Liz’s mother was adopted. A few years after moving to Culver City in California (within Los Angeles), we welcomed our little boy Samuel into our family. To say that Samuel is excited and ready to be a big brother is an understatement. Liz has always had a passion for working with small children, which lead her to becoming a Speech Language Pathologist who works with young children with special needs. Working in public schools allows her to have summers and major holidays off. Gregg is an architect and has loved building since he played with Legos as a kid. He enjoys working remotely for part of his work week. Samuel is 10 years old and in 5th grade, attending an elementary school down the street from where we live, with a diverse group of students. THANK YOU We thank you for considering us as we know this is a difficult decision. We are excited to learn more about you and can’t wait to meet you. We promise to love your child unconditionally and fill their life with laughter and snuggles. We will honor your story, which will become their story and OUR story. WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you would like to speak with us or have any questions for us, please contact your case worker at AdoptHelp by calling 1-800-637-7999, toll free.

Gregg Oelker & Elizabeth Oelker

2023 Family Halloween costume - Disney's Haunted Mansion

2023 Family Halloween costume - Disney's Haunted Mansion

Liz's family reunion

Liz's family reunion

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

A mixture of amazement and questions. At the same time I'm so in awe of how large the universe is but at the same time my curiosity questions what is out there.

-Gregg Oelker

Favorite season and why?

Spring because its always a great transition out of winter but before the summer heat. Plus we always go on a family spring break trip, so the season is extra special to us.

-Gregg Oelker

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

We were both raised in Christian families, and we are raising our son similarly. We love, as God has loved; give to those in need, accept and respect those around us.

-Elizabeth Oelker

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

Our community of Culver City has everything that we love about the greater Los Angeles area. It is a smaller community in the heart of the west side of LA. Close to the beach and entertainment industry that makes LA so famous. At the same time, it is a small town feeling neighborhood with schools in walking distance.

-Elizabeth Oelker

Ski trip with Gregg's parents and his brother

Ski trip with Gregg's parents and his brother

2024 Spring Break trip to Washington DC + Philadelphia + New York

2024 Spring Break trip to Washington DC + Philadelphia + New York

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

We have our son Samuel. He could not be more ready to be a big brother. Ever since we first started this process, he could not wait to bring a baby sister home!

-Elizabeth Oelker

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

RV because I love to travel and expore new places. My parents have a RV and it has redefined their lifestyle and outlook on living. They love to travel with their friends and dogs.

-Gregg Oelker

Dogs or cats?

Dogs all the way. I grew up with yellow lab dogs and they have always been a part of my family experience. My parents have two dogs currently and Sammy considers them his own.

-Gregg Oelker

Sammy and his Mimi (Gregg's Mom) alway make cookies together every time we visit.

Sammy and his Mimi (Gregg's Mom) alway make cookies together every time we visit.

On halloween everyone at Gregg's work dressed up is his standard plaid shirt and Dodgers hat

On halloween everyone at Gregg's work dressed up is his standard plaid shirt and Dodgers hat

2023 Spring Break family trip - St Louis with friends and Kentucky with Gregg's uncle

2023 Spring Break family trip - St Louis with friends and Kentucky with Gregg's uncle

2024 Family Halloween costume - Pirates

2024 Family Halloween costume - Pirates