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Gina and Mike
Dear Birth Mother,
We appreciate you taking the time to consider an adoption plan for your child. We hope this letter will help you weigh your options and determine whatever course of action you believe is best for you and your child.
Bircacial/Multiracial Adoption
We are Gina and Mike, a biracial (African American/Caucasian) couple seeking to adopt
a biracial or multiracial baby. We believe such a child would especially benefit from –
and feel right at home with – our racially and ethnically diverse family, friends, neighborhood, and metropolitan area.
Home Study Approved and Ready to Parent
We are home study approved and ready to parent. We have been a couple over seven
years, including more than four years of marriage. We are unable to have biological
children and feel adoption is a wonderful way to build a family. Ultimately, we hope to adopt two children close in age. Our dream is to love and nurture
each child in a manner that helps the child develop interests, talents and abilities that
lead to fulfillment of his or her own dreams. In the process of raising a child, we plan to
have plenty of family fun!
Our Home in Maryland
We live in Maryland in a suburb of Washington, DC. Several beautiful recreational
areas, including hiking trails and a beach with boardwalk, are a short drive from our
home. Young children live in our neighborhood. Our four bedroom home, with a large
fenced in backyard, has plenty of room for children. For now, it is just us and our two
friendly cats. We enjoy having extended family and close friends over, especially for
summer barbeques in the backyard.
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Home sweet home |
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Education
As first-generation Bachelor’s and Master’s degree graduates, we value education. A
good education has, among other benefits, given us a great foundation for career
success in the environmental field. We want to provide the best education possible for
the child. Much will depend on the child’s unique strengths and special interests – such
as academics, the arts, trades, and athletics – and whether a private or public school would be a good fit. In any case, we will do our
best to ensure that the child receives an outstanding education, both inside and outside
the classroom.
Personal Interests
We are an example of opposites attracting. Mike especially likes the adventure, natural
beauty and solitude of the Big Outdoors. Gina is particularly fond of historic districts,
cultural events, museums and other Big City attractions. Most importantly, we enjoy
going out together and doing things, whatever the specific activity. Mike is an
accomplished mountain climber and has been for many years, whereas Gina has
practiced yoga for several years including attendance of a weekly class. We both enjoy
good quality organic food, with Mike preferring standard American fare and Gina
preferring vegetarian and ethnic foods. Over the years, we have travelled extensively
in the U.S.A. and overseas. We can’t wait to share our personal interests with a child and learn
the child’s personal interests.
Family Life
There is no doubt that our best times will be spent as a family with children. When the
child first joins our family, we will take leave from work for at least several months.
Then we will adjust our work schedules to maximize time at home. We will be at home
to eat dinner with the children, read to them, play with them, and help with school
projects and homework assignments. Though we do not attend religious services regularly, our spiritual beliefs, morals and values will continue to guide our family. There also will be family outings and vacations,
and visits with extended family and close friends. One of the reasons why we want to
adopt two children is because of our close sibling relationships and fond childhood
memories. Our extended family and
close friends -- some of whom have adopted -- share our excitement and anticipation about welcoming a child into our home and hearts through adoption.
Thanks again for taking the time to learn more about us and consider making an adoption plan for your child. If there is anything you would like to discuss with us before you make a decision, please do not hesitate to contact us. We wish you and your child all the best.
Warm Regards,
Gina and Mike