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Crossing Water: The Story Of Hampton, Virginia

Sitting just northeast of one of the world's largest natural harbors, Hampton, Virginia is a small city bordered by miles of beach. Only 25 miles from the first permanent English settlement in the modern-day United States, Hampton has seen more than 400 years of American history. Hampton has always been coveted as a strategic location, [...]

Benefits Of Open Adoption

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? The first question in your mind is probably "what should I do next?" We're not here to push a particular decision on you, or promote a particular view point. We're here to help, in whatever way we can. That's why our best answer to that question is learn. Facing An Unplanned [...]

New Jersey Employer Provided Adoption Benefits

The State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers Family Leave Insurance for many adoptive families within the state. NJ’s Family Leave Insurance offers monetary benefits to parents who have chosen to take a leave of absence from their employment for the purpose of bonding with a newly adopted child. Applying For [...]

Kathy #2437

Hello my name is Kathy. As you read my profile I have chosen details to share that would help you get to know me in the way my family and friends do. I wish you the best as you make the courageous choice of selecting the right home for your child. It is my promise [...]

Mario & Jenn #2477

Thank you for taking the time to view our profile.  We know that you are facing an incredibly important decision by considering open adoption for your child. Please know that we are thinking of you, and we wish you the best of luck. Mario and Jenn met in June of 2006 and had the best [...]

Phil & Donna #6163

Hi and welcome to our profile! We are so happy that you decided to view it and to take a little peek into our lives. We have been together for 8 years after meeting through mutual friends. Phillip is a pilot in the U.S. Navy and Donna is a Registered Nurse. We felt an instant [...]

Joseph and Gillian #2389

Life is a journey of many paths and crossroads. Your journey in life has led you to this point because of your courage, strength and love for your child. Realizing we must be part of a bigger plan, our journey has led us here because of our overwhelming love and desire to have a family. [...]

Ryan & Alex #4255

Hi. We’re Alex and Ryan, and we’d like to thank you for taking the time to consider us as you make this important decision. We are extremely excited to be expanding our family through open adoption, and we hope that our profile helps you get a sense of our loving family. We have discussed becoming [...]

Ryan & Cheri #2472

We imagine you are dealing with a million different thoughts right now, and we’re flattered that you’ve chosen to learn more about us. We are Ryan and Cheri. We’ve been married since 2009, and have known each other for 12 years. We would describe ourselves as loving, loyal, passionate, curious, funny, adventurous, kind, happy and [...]