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Linh & Derek

Home Study

Home study approvedApproved
Photograph of adoptive Family

Linh

Caregiver

Gender:

Female

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

Washington

Religion:

None

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Profession:

Software Engineer

Political Affiliation:

Lean Liberal

Derek

Caregiver

Gender:

Male

Status:

Home study has been approved

State:

Washington

Religion:

None

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Profession:

Software Engineer

Political Affiliation:

Lean Liberal

Hello!

We’re Linh and Derek - we love the outdoors, travel, and finding all the little ways to keep life spontaneous and fun. Thanks for taking the time to learn about us! We’re excited to grow our family and share all of these values, passions, and experiences with a child. Adoption is a complex, but beautiful way to grow our family and we're excited to see what the future holds. We’ve been fortunate to have good friends who were adopted and grew up with an incredibly strong relationship with their adoptive parents. Learning from them and seeing how well adoption can work has been inspirational to us, and has made us excited for this opportunity. We’d prefer an open adoption with opportunities to share pictures, letters, and potential visits as we know from those friends how important those opportunities can be. We'd love the opportunity to give your child a warm and supportive home filled with fun, learning, adventure and love.

Linh & Derek

Hiking in Azores!

Hiking in Azores!

Hiking on cloudy day

Hiking on cloudy day

Cooking at a campsite during summer

Cooking at a campsite during summer

Favorite season and why?

Spring because the scents of flowers and more sunny days to enjoy outdoors!

-Linh

My favorite place in the World is...

The ocean. It's all surrounding us and providing endless support to our ecosystem, and it's the place I find the most peace at.

-Linh

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

I enjoy exploring the flavors and traditions of various cuisines, but I always find myself craving Vietnamese food for its healthy, earthy, and flavorful qualities.

-Linh

My best friend would describe me as...

Someone who has compassion for life, somehow who never fails to show up, and someone who cares.

-Linh

We love scuba diving

We love scuba diving

Snowboarding

Snowboarding

Hiking through Patagonia

Hiking through Patagonia

We are the best choice because…

Adoption is a profoundly intentional and meaningful journey for us. We are committed to providing a loving, stable, and nurturing home where your child will be cherished and supported every step of the way. Our hearts and home are open, and we are fully prepared to dedicate our lives to ensuring your child grows up surrounded by unconditional love, opportunities for growth, and a strong sense of belonging. Our family is multiracial and multilingual, and we are excited to share this rich diversity with your child. Your child will grow up in an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, learning to appreciate and respect various cultures and traditions.

-Linh

What is the best word to describe our family?

Adventuresome

-Derek

Favorite season and why?

Summer, to enjoy the outdoors

-Derek

I'm super competitive when it comes to...

Competiting with my current self, as I've always wanted to learn more and improve on the things I'm passionate about. Or a good pickleball match :)

-Linh

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

"How lucky I am to witness this beautiful sight!"

-Linh

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

Most neighbors have lived there for a long time, and they always offer a smile or hello when passing us on the street. Several best graded schools are within walking distance, and several beautiful and historic sights to see.

-Linh

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

Curiosity. To me, growth is essentially and I always thirst for more.

-Linh

Hiking through Zermatt

Hiking through Zermatt

Some adventures in Ireland

Some adventures in Ireland

Visiting my family and enjoying Sydney night life

Visiting my family and enjoying Sydney night life

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

something interesting to think about and learn from!

-Derek

Dogs or cats?

While we both love animals, we don't have either. If we had to choose we'd choose cats though.

-Linh

What scares you?

I do feel that a lot of life is a series of random events and most of them is out of our control. However, I've learned to live and focus more in the moment and try my best with everything I got, and let the future unfolds itself. That way, I can reduce anxiety or fear of tomorrow and focus on what's important today.

-Linh

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

We don't have any kid, but if we were so blessed to become parents for multiple children, we couldn't be happier. Both of us are only children, and while we had incredible close bond with cousins, we wish for our child to experience the childhood with sibling as they can play, learn, teach and protect each others.

-Linh

Being outdoor makes us happy!

Being outdoor makes us happy!

In five years our relationship with our child’s birth mother will…

Open and welcoming, with opportunities to share pictures, letters, and potential visits as we know how important those opportunities can be for the child.

-Linh

What is the best word to describe our family?

Loving

-Linh