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Welcome to Bopperlynn’s Adoption Agency. Here we strive to provide great, loving homes for children. Please provide as much information as you can to ensure that the new additions to your family are a perfect match (and omit any questions that don't pertain to you). Please be specific.
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LN:
Your name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Your SO's name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species):
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
What is/are the household’s religion(s):
What language(s) do household members speak:
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2)
Ages (newborn-16):
Gender(s):
Preferred origin(s):
Preferred language(s):
Preferred religion(s):
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities):
-Children with a terminal illness:
-Multiples (twins):
-Siblings and/or close relatives:
-Pregnant teen?:
-Teen mom, dad, or both:
--Teen mom or dad WITH child:
-Gay/lesbian teens:
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s):
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.:
Other:
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LN:
Your name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Your SO's name:
Age:
Occupation:
Interests:
Disabilities:
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species):
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
What is/are the household’s religion(s):
What language(s) do household members speak:
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2)
Ages (newborn-16):
Gender(s):
Preferred origin(s):
Preferred language(s):
Preferred religion(s):
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities):
-Children with a terminal illness:
-Multiples (twins):
-Siblings and/or close relatives:
-Pregnant teen?:
-Teen mom, dad, or both:
--Teen mom or dad WITH child:
-Gay/lesbian teens:
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s):
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.:
Other:
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LN: Bellamy
Your name: Hazel Therese
Age: 30
Occupation: high school history teacher
Interests: reading, history, horseback riding
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Liam Jonathan
Age: 31
Occupation: graphic designer
Interests: art, photography, traveling
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Name: Declan James Bellamy
Age: 6
Interests: soccer, being outside, telling stories
Disabilities: none
Name: Maeve Elizabeth Bellamy
Age: 3
Interests: fairy tales, coloring, playing with Declan
Disabilities: none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): one cat, Modge, and one horse, Uno
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: short trips twice a year to visit family and one longer vacation during the summer
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: English, Spanish, some French
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
Ages (newborn-16): any
Gender(s): any combination
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English, Spanish, French
Preferred religion(s): any, but will be raised Roman Catholic
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): either physical or mental, from mild to moderate
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: either, but not together
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: either, but not both parents together
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, as long as the pets are not too messy or require special care
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: n/a
Your name: Hazel Therese
Age: 30
Occupation: high school history teacher
Interests: reading, history, horseback riding
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Liam Jonathan
Age: 31
Occupation: graphic designer
Interests: art, photography, traveling
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Name: Declan James Bellamy
Age: 6
Interests: soccer, being outside, telling stories
Disabilities: none
Name: Maeve Elizabeth Bellamy
Age: 3
Interests: fairy tales, coloring, playing with Declan
Disabilities: none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): one cat, Modge, and one horse, Uno
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: short trips twice a year to visit family and one longer vacation during the summer
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: English, Spanish, some French
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
Ages (newborn-16): any
Gender(s): any combination
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English, Spanish, French
Preferred religion(s): any, but will be raised Roman Catholic
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): either physical or mental, from mild to moderate
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: either, but not together
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: either, but not both parents together
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, as long as the pets are not too messy or require special care
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: n/a
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LN: Cohen
Your name: Lihi Rachel
Age: 35
Occupation: Author
Interests: photography, travel, family, writing
Disabilities: n/a
Your SO's name: Peleg Daniel
Age: 40
Occupation: CEO
Interests: soccer, basketball, computers, spending time with his girls
Disabilities: n/a
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Aviyah (Lihi's Cousin), 16, singing, piano, violin, guitar, dancing, n/a
Maya (L+Ps' Daughter), 7, soccer, making up stories, playing pretend, n/a
Tali (L+Ps' Daughter), 4, art, painting, drawing, playing with Maya and Avi, n/a
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species):
Tulchik, 5 month old kitten
Location: Israel
Type of house: Two apartments combined into one
Number of bedrooms(available and occupied): 7 bedrooms total, 3 occupied (Maya and Tali share)
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Jewish
What language(s) do household members speak: Hebrew, English, French, Spanish, Russian
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt (max. 6): 8
Ages (newborn-16): 10 and under
Gender(s): both
Preferred origin(s): European
Preferred language(s): any
Preferred religion(s): Jewish
Will you accept:
-Disabilities (kinds and severity): no
-Illnesses (kinds and severity): no
-Multiples (twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: n/a
-Teen mom, dad, or both: n/a
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: n/a
-Gay/lesbia.n teens? If so, which or both: n/a
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Your name: Lihi Rachel
Age: 35
Occupation: Author
Interests: photography, travel, family, writing
Disabilities: n/a
Your SO's name: Peleg Daniel
Age: 40
Occupation: CEO
Interests: soccer, basketball, computers, spending time with his girls
Disabilities: n/a
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Aviyah (Lihi's Cousin), 16, singing, piano, violin, guitar, dancing, n/a
Maya (L+Ps' Daughter), 7, soccer, making up stories, playing pretend, n/a
Tali (L+Ps' Daughter), 4, art, painting, drawing, playing with Maya and Avi, n/a
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species):
Tulchik, 5 month old kitten
Location: Israel
Type of house: Two apartments combined into one
Number of bedrooms(available and occupied): 7 bedrooms total, 3 occupied (Maya and Tali share)
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Jewish
What language(s) do household members speak: Hebrew, English, French, Spanish, Russian
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt (max. 6): 8
Ages (newborn-16): 10 and under
Gender(s): both
Preferred origin(s): European
Preferred language(s): any
Preferred religion(s): Jewish
Will you accept:
-Disabilities (kinds and severity): no
-Illnesses (kinds and severity): no
-Multiples (twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: n/a
-Teen mom, dad, or both: n/a
--Teen mom, dad, or both WITH child: n/a
-Gay/lesbia.n teens? If so, which or both: n/a
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
This message was edited 1/10/2012, 1:33 PM
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LN: Bluebook
Your name: Isla Elisabeth (Jensen) Bluebook
Age: 31
Occupation: SAHM
Interests: reading, cooking
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Phineas Jack Bluebook "Finn"
Age: 36
Occupation: Lawyer
Interests: sports, cars, music
Disabilities: none except Infertility
Isla's children from previous marriage:
DS: William Morgan Hanna (9, soccer)
DS: Dominic Quentin Hanna (7, art and music, dyslexia)
DD/DS: Freya Calliope Hanna / Nevin Alexander Hanna (4, playing outside and movies)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: visit other countries (europe, asia etc) every few years. Travelling inside the country at least once a year.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian
What language(s) do household members speak: English
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): 0-8 (order is accepted, but only if it's a teen parent or pregnant teen)
Gender(s): any
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English
Preferred religion(s): Christian or none
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): No
-Children with a terminal illness: No
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes, only siblings
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: yes, both
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: yes
-Gay/lesbian teens: yes
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): No
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: Yes
Other: ideally the Bluebook family would like a very Young child and a pregnant teen.
Your name: Isla Elisabeth (Jensen) Bluebook
Age: 31
Occupation: SAHM
Interests: reading, cooking
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Phineas Jack Bluebook "Finn"
Age: 36
Occupation: Lawyer
Interests: sports, cars, music
Disabilities: none except Infertility
Isla's children from previous marriage:
DS: William Morgan Hanna (9, soccer)
DS: Dominic Quentin Hanna (7, art and music, dyslexia)
DD/DS: Freya Calliope Hanna / Nevin Alexander Hanna (4, playing outside and movies)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: visit other countries (europe, asia etc) every few years. Travelling inside the country at least once a year.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian
What language(s) do household members speak: English
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): 0-8 (order is accepted, but only if it's a teen parent or pregnant teen)
Gender(s): any
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English
Preferred religion(s): Christian or none
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): No
-Children with a terminal illness: No
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes, only siblings
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: yes, both
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: yes
-Gay/lesbian teens: yes
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): No
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: Yes
Other: ideally the Bluebook family would like a very Young child and a pregnant teen.
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Amos Gavriel is a one month old from Israel. He is healthy and loves new people.
Lara Magdolna is a 15 year old from Hungary. She ran away from abusive parents when she was 11 and was placed in a home. She recently discovered that she is 2 months pregnant. She would like at least the baby's middle name to be Hungarian, but has not decided on a name yet and has waited to find out the gender. She loves cooking, playing the violin, watching movies, and playing games. She aspires to be a chef someday, or maybe even own her own restaurant.
Please keep the agency updated on how Amos, Lara, and Lara's baby adjust!
Lara Magdolna is a 15 year old from Hungary. She ran away from abusive parents when she was 11 and was placed in a home. She recently discovered that she is 2 months pregnant. She would like at least the baby's middle name to be Hungarian, but has not decided on a name yet and has waited to find out the gender. She loves cooking, playing the violin, watching movies, and playing games. She aspires to be a chef someday, or maybe even own her own restaurant.
Please keep the agency updated on how Amos, Lara, and Lara's baby adjust!
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LN: Arnold
Your name: Rebecca Simone
Age: 26
Occupation: Teacher
Interests: Music, Swimming, Reading, Movies, Musicals
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: David Matthew
Age: 31
Occupation: Network Management Engineer
Interests: Music, Running, Soccer, Fitness
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Others living with you (names, relations): -
Pet(s) (names, species): -
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: Some, once or twice a year.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): agnostic
What language(s) do household members speak: Some French
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2 (max. 2)
Ages (newborn-16): younger than 6
Gender(s): male
Preferred origin(s): english speaking country or european
Preferred language(s): english
Preferred religion(s): any
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): mild
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, any
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc. yes
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Henry Liam and Oliver Jude are one year old twins from England. Henry is reserved and likes to play in quiet. Oliver always wants attention and likes to play with other children. Both love cars and trains already. Henry can walk, but only when he has to. Oliver loves to walk and explore his surroundings.
Please update the agency on how Henry and Oliver adjust!
Please update the agency on how Henry and Oliver adjust!
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LN: Samarkand
Your name: Alia Rose
Age: 32
Occupation: Piano and violin teacher
Interests: Painting, writing, piano, violin, hiking, kayaking.
Disabilities: None
Your SO's name: Loras Caleb
Age: 32
Occupation: Nurse
Interests: Fantasy, sci-fi, hiking, kayaking, guitar.
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): None
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species): Simon (cat), Willow (dog)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: Travel in the area around Montana (not far from home) usually twice a year.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Atheist
What language(s) do household members speak: English and Spanish
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 1
Ages (newborn-16): 5 or older
Gender(s): Any
Preferred origin(s): Any
Preferred language(s): English or Spanish
Preferred religion(s): Any, but preferably not one that would involve having to drive them to a church/synagogue/mosque/etc. too often.
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): Mild learning disabilities are fine. Preferably nobody blind or deaf. We do a lot of hiking, walking, etc. so it would be best if he/she could do those things with us. Preferably no severe mental disabilities with risk of suicide, etc.
-Children with a terminal illness: No
-Multiples (twins): Twins are okay, but not triplets/quadruplets etc...
-Siblings and/or close relatives: Preferably not
-Pregnant teen?: Preferably not
-Teen mom, dad, or both: Yes
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: Not unless the child is at least 5
-Gay/lesbian teens: Yes
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): Any kind that can live in a house or regular-sized yard is fine
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: Yes
Your name: Alia Rose
Age: 32
Occupation: Piano and violin teacher
Interests: Painting, writing, piano, violin, hiking, kayaking.
Disabilities: None
Your SO's name: Loras Caleb
Age: 32
Occupation: Nurse
Interests: Fantasy, sci-fi, hiking, kayaking, guitar.
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): None
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species): Simon (cat), Willow (dog)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: Travel in the area around Montana (not far from home) usually twice a year.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Atheist
What language(s) do household members speak: English and Spanish
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 1
Ages (newborn-16): 5 or older
Gender(s): Any
Preferred origin(s): Any
Preferred language(s): English or Spanish
Preferred religion(s): Any, but preferably not one that would involve having to drive them to a church/synagogue/mosque/etc. too often.
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): Mild learning disabilities are fine. Preferably nobody blind or deaf. We do a lot of hiking, walking, etc. so it would be best if he/she could do those things with us. Preferably no severe mental disabilities with risk of suicide, etc.
-Children with a terminal illness: No
-Multiples (twins): Twins are okay, but not triplets/quadruplets etc...
-Siblings and/or close relatives: Preferably not
-Pregnant teen?: Preferably not
-Teen mom, dad, or both: Yes
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: Not unless the child is at least 5
-Gay/lesbian teens: Yes
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): Any kind that can live in a house or regular-sized yard is fine
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: Yes
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Calista Maribel is a 10 year old from Spain. She is an only child and her mother died of cancer when she was six. She has been in foster care since. She has a five year old female Australian shepherd named Luz that she'd like to keep, if allowed.
She loves being in the outdoors and doing anything that involves being outside. Her favorite hobbies and activities include hiking, running, and playing sports. When she isn't outdoors, she likes to paint, act in plays, sing in the school choir, and is in the process of teaching herself to play the piano.
Please keep the agency updated on how Calista and Luz adjust!
She loves being in the outdoors and doing anything that involves being outside. Her favorite hobbies and activities include hiking, running, and playing sports. When she isn't outdoors, she likes to paint, act in plays, sing in the school choir, and is in the process of teaching herself to play the piano.
Please keep the agency updated on how Calista and Luz adjust!
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LN: Khalifa
Your name: Aamina Nimat {El-Hashem} Khalifa
Age: 36
Occupation: Neurosurgeon
Interests: Reading, traveling, running, hiking, spending time with friends and family,
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Nikhil Suresha Khalifa
Age: 39
Occupation: Cardiothoraic surgeon
Interests: Reading, traveling, hiking, spending time with friends and family
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
- Jamila Reshmi Khalifa, 4 (reading, coloring, riding her bike, being with mommy and daddy)
- Anisa Vasanti Khalifa, 3 (watching movies, coloring, being like Jamila, being with mommy and daddy)
- Nader Anand Khalifa, 1 (running around, laughing)
Others living with you (names, relations): none (although Aamina & Nikhil's parents live in the same neighborhood)
Pet(s) (names, species): none
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: India is July & Lebanon is August.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Muslim
What language(s) do household members speak: Arabic & Gujarati
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
Ages (newborn-16): newborn to 5
Gender(s): two boys
Preferred origin(s): Indian or Lebanese
Preferred language(s): Arabic or Gujarati
Preferred religion(s): Muslim
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, mild
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes, older sibling
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: no
Your name: Aamina Nimat {El-Hashem} Khalifa
Age: 36
Occupation: Neurosurgeon
Interests: Reading, traveling, running, hiking, spending time with friends and family,
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Nikhil Suresha Khalifa
Age: 39
Occupation: Cardiothoraic surgeon
Interests: Reading, traveling, hiking, spending time with friends and family
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
- Jamila Reshmi Khalifa, 4 (reading, coloring, riding her bike, being with mommy and daddy)
- Anisa Vasanti Khalifa, 3 (watching movies, coloring, being like Jamila, being with mommy and daddy)
- Nader Anand Khalifa, 1 (running around, laughing)
Others living with you (names, relations): none (although Aamina & Nikhil's parents live in the same neighborhood)
Pet(s) (names, species): none
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: India is July & Lebanon is August.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Muslim
What language(s) do household members speak: Arabic & Gujarati
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
Ages (newborn-16): newborn to 5
Gender(s): two boys
Preferred origin(s): Indian or Lebanese
Preferred language(s): Arabic or Gujarati
Preferred religion(s): Muslim
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, mild
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes, older sibling
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: no
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Jamila, Anisa, & Nader are being great older siblings since Aamina & Nikhil brought Arun & Jaidev home. Arun & Jaidev have had their eyes checked by leading optometrists in the US. Aamina & Jaidev are relived to find out that all they need is very huge prescribed glasses for them to see.
Jamila & Anisa love their little brothers so much! They play with them all the time. Nader doesn't really understand that he's a big brother yet, but one day he will. Aamina & Jaidev are adjusting from having three kids to having five over night. They are loving every minute though.
Jamila & Anisa love their little brothers so much! They play with them all the time. Nader doesn't really understand that he's a big brother yet, but one day he will. Aamina & Jaidev are adjusting from having three kids to having five over night. They are loving every minute though.
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LN: Harris
Your name: Jennifer Olive "Jenn"
Age: 29
Occupation: High School French Teacher
Interests: Language, travel, reading, foreign films, dance
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Benedykt Walter
Age: 30
Occupation: Pediatrician
Interests: Medicine, architecture, travel, music, writing, preforming, singing
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): they're my sister's kids:
Howard James Carpenter "Howie", age 7, has severe OCD and moderate hemophilia. He likes drawing, painting, and PERFECTION. He likes to sort and organize objects or toys
Leslie Mary Carpenter, age 3,
Others living with you (names, relations): My sister, Cassandra Piper Carpenter "Cassie", she's 23 and lives in an extention from our house with her own door. We eat dinner together a lot and I watch Howie and Leslie when she has to work. She works for a software place long hours.
Pet(s) (names, species): None
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: Yes, we take a different trip every summer and to Florida at least once in the winter for Disney
What is/are the household’s religion(s): none, really
What language(s) do household members speak: All of us speak English, but Benedykt speaks French and some Spanish. I speak all three plus German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, and Romanian. Ben speaks a little, but he can pick it up.
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): one under five, one infant
Gender(s): boys
Preferred origin(s): Russia/Italy/Germany/France (preferable different countries)
Preferred language(s): none
Preferred religion(s): any!
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, any
-Children with a terminal illness: yes
-Multiples (twins): i guess
-Siblings and/or close relatives: no
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens: I don't care about their sexuality
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, something with fur or hair
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: We are really hoping to have children of our own, but the doctors said we probably won't be able to. We are super excited to adopt and our extended family is happy for us as well! Howie may be a little bit of a pest. We have three open bedrooms (two for that and a playroom!) Thank you for your help!
Your name: Jennifer Olive "Jenn"
Age: 29
Occupation: High School French Teacher
Interests: Language, travel, reading, foreign films, dance
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Benedykt Walter
Age: 30
Occupation: Pediatrician
Interests: Medicine, architecture, travel, music, writing, preforming, singing
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): they're my sister's kids:
Howard James Carpenter "Howie", age 7, has severe OCD and moderate hemophilia. He likes drawing, painting, and PERFECTION. He likes to sort and organize objects or toys
Leslie Mary Carpenter, age 3,
Others living with you (names, relations): My sister, Cassandra Piper Carpenter "Cassie", she's 23 and lives in an extention from our house with her own door. We eat dinner together a lot and I watch Howie and Leslie when she has to work. She works for a software place long hours.
Pet(s) (names, species): None
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: Yes, we take a different trip every summer and to Florida at least once in the winter for Disney
What is/are the household’s religion(s): none, really
What language(s) do household members speak: All of us speak English, but Benedykt speaks French and some Spanish. I speak all three plus German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, and Romanian. Ben speaks a little, but he can pick it up.
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): one under five, one infant
Gender(s): boys
Preferred origin(s): Russia/Italy/Germany/France (preferable different countries)
Preferred language(s): none
Preferred religion(s): any!
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, any
-Children with a terminal illness: yes
-Multiples (twins): i guess
-Siblings and/or close relatives: no
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens: I don't care about their sexuality
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, something with fur or hair
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: We are really hoping to have children of our own, but the doctors said we probably won't be able to. We are super excited to adopt and our extended family is happy for us as well! Howie may be a little bit of a pest. We have three open bedrooms (two for that and a playroom!) Thank you for your help!
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Ruslan Nikolai is a four year old from Russia. He loves to help with anything, dance, and color. He could sit for hours and build cities and skyscrapers out of blocks. He is very friendly and affectionate. He knows some basic English words and phrases and continues to pick up on the language.
Luca Matteo is a three month old boy from Italy. He was given up for adoption immediately after birth. Doctors determined that Luca has moderate to significant hearing loss, but it is unclear whether he will need hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Please keep the agency updated on how Ruslan and Luca adjust!
Luca Matteo is a three month old boy from Italy. He was given up for adoption immediately after birth. Doctors determined that Luca has moderate to significant hearing loss, but it is unclear whether he will need hearing aids or cochlear implants.
Please keep the agency updated on how Ruslan and Luca adjust!
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We have been very happy to expand our family!
It has been a year since we adopted our two little boys and we've settled in great.
Ruslan has adjusted wonderfully and is enrolled in kindergarten. He is making friends, thought still gets confused by some words. His teacher loves him, and he likes to be the Teacher's Assistant, who gets to pass things out and such.
Luca is very quiet, mainly due to the hearing loss (we've determined it's significant) but he is learning sign language, the only language Benedykt has learned faster than me, and beginning to talk. He has a sweet voice.
Howie didn't like them at first. He tried to teach Luca to wake up to a schedule, and he would come in and rearrange Ruslan's blocks because "he was doing it wrong", but he's gotten better with his counselling and he and Ruslan have gotten better, though he's very bossy. Regardless, it's been a great learning experience for him.
Leslie loves her new cousins, her and Ruslan are great friends and she plays great with Luca, she's his little teacher. She tries to teach him sports to no avail, but has taught him "fist bump", "no, no, no" and, our favorite, "evil laugh". She's clicked with the boys great.
Cassandra has been doing great and loves being an auntie. She has helped Ruslan a lot, mostly on dealing with Howie. But she loves her nephews.
Benedykt and I are also expecting a baby girl, and overall everyone's very excited.
We're really thankful this adoption has made our family so much more and we've never been happier!
It has been a year since we adopted our two little boys and we've settled in great.
Ruslan has adjusted wonderfully and is enrolled in kindergarten. He is making friends, thought still gets confused by some words. His teacher loves him, and he likes to be the Teacher's Assistant, who gets to pass things out and such.
Luca is very quiet, mainly due to the hearing loss (we've determined it's significant) but he is learning sign language, the only language Benedykt has learned faster than me, and beginning to talk. He has a sweet voice.
Howie didn't like them at first. He tried to teach Luca to wake up to a schedule, and he would come in and rearrange Ruslan's blocks because "he was doing it wrong", but he's gotten better with his counselling and he and Ruslan have gotten better, though he's very bossy. Regardless, it's been a great learning experience for him.
Leslie loves her new cousins, her and Ruslan are great friends and she plays great with Luca, she's his little teacher. She tries to teach him sports to no avail, but has taught him "fist bump", "no, no, no" and, our favorite, "evil laugh". She's clicked with the boys great.
Cassandra has been doing great and loves being an auntie. She has helped Ruslan a lot, mostly on dealing with Howie. But she loves her nephews.
Benedykt and I are also expecting a baby girl, and overall everyone's very excited.
We're really thankful this adoption has made our family so much more and we've never been happier!
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Your name: Natasha Jane
Age: 33
Occupation: fashion industry
Interests: art, painting/sketching, acting, horseback riding, photography
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: William John
Age: 40
Occupation: writer
Interests: reading, football/soccer, acting, history
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): a female border collie named Delia, a male Lab named Pharoah, four horses (Sorrel, Prince, Blue, and Belle)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: fairly often, work for both often involves travel to different cities both domestic and abroad, as well as vacations
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: both speak English and French, Natasha can speak some Italian and Russian, William can speak some Hebrew and Arabic
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
Ages (newborn-16): newborn-6 (any in that range)
Gender(s): both
Preferred origin(s): Middle East, Eastern Europe, South America
Preferred language(s): any
Preferred religion(s): any
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, physical, treatable/manageable (example, cleft palate, injuries, recovering from sickness, etc)
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): no
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Age: 33
Occupation: fashion industry
Interests: art, painting/sketching, acting, horseback riding, photography
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: William John
Age: 40
Occupation: writer
Interests: reading, football/soccer, acting, history
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): none
Others living with you (names, relations): none
Pet(s) (names, species): a female border collie named Delia, a male Lab named Pharoah, four horses (Sorrel, Prince, Blue, and Belle)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: fairly often, work for both often involves travel to different cities both domestic and abroad, as well as vacations
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Roman Catholic
What language(s) do household members speak: both speak English and French, Natasha can speak some Italian and Russian, William can speak some Hebrew and Arabic
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
Ages (newborn-16): newborn-6 (any in that range)
Gender(s): both
Preferred origin(s): Middle East, Eastern Europe, South America
Preferred language(s): any
Preferred religion(s): any
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, physical, treatable/manageable (example, cleft palate, injuries, recovering from sickness, etc)
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): no
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: no
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): no
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
This message was edited 1/9/2012, 2:53 PM
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Zain Malik and Yasmine Noor are two year old twins from Yemen. Their mother already has six older children that she struggles to support, so she made a tough decision to give Zain and Yasmine up for adoption.
Zain likes to walk, run, and explore. He gets into everything and can be a handful if things are within his reach. He likes to play rough and he likes to be loud. He is very affectionate and rarely refuses attention.
Yasmine likes to dance to music, play with Adam, and play outside. Her personality is nearly opposite of Zain's. She plays best with Zain or alone - she rarely plays with other children unless she's dancing. She likes colorful, interactive toys.
Please keep us updated on Zain and Yasmine!
Zain likes to walk, run, and explore. He gets into everything and can be a handful if things are within his reach. He likes to play rough and he likes to be loud. He is very affectionate and rarely refuses attention.
Yasmine likes to dance to music, play with Adam, and play outside. Her personality is nearly opposite of Zain's. She plays best with Zain or alone - she rarely plays with other children unless she's dancing. She likes colorful, interactive toys.
Please keep us updated on Zain and Yasmine!
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LN: Benson
Your name: Sara Lynn
Age: 37
Occupation: receptionist
Interests: drawing, volleyball
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Aric Leon
Age: 39
Occupation: High School English Teacher
Interests: reading, golf, cooking
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Marie Catherine
14
Basketball, writing, reading, art
none
Devin James
10
soccer, video games, ninjas
none
Elizabeth Louise
3
Princesses, pink, candy
none
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species): Aria (collie) / Jude (cat)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: We try to take a vacation each summer.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian
What language(s) do household members speak: English
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): newborn-8
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English
Preferred religion(s): Christian
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes mild
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: no teens
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no teens
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no teens
-Gay/lesbian teens: no teens
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): Yes, dogs, cats, or small animals
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.:
If they want to
Your name: Sara Lynn
Age: 37
Occupation: receptionist
Interests: drawing, volleyball
Disabilities: none
Your SO's name: Aric Leon
Age: 39
Occupation: High School English Teacher
Interests: reading, golf, cooking
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Marie Catherine
14
Basketball, writing, reading, art
none
Devin James
10
soccer, video games, ninjas
none
Elizabeth Louise
3
Princesses, pink, candy
none
Others living with you (names, relations):
Pet(s) (names, species): Aria (collie) / Jude (cat)
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: We try to take a vacation each summer.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian
What language(s) do household members speak: English
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): newborn-8
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): English
Preferred religion(s): Christian
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes mild
-Children with a terminal illness: no
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: no teens
-Teen mom, dad, or both: no teens
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: no teens
-Gay/lesbian teens: no teens
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): Yes, dogs, cats, or small animals
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.:
If they want to
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Thomas Gideon and Simon Jethro are five month old twins from the United States. Their mom gave them up for adoption to a religious organization, who ask that their first names remain unchanged. Doctors have determined that Thomas might have slight hearing impairment, but the boys are otherwise healthy.
Please keep the agency updated on how Thomas and Simon adjust!
Please keep the agency updated on how Thomas and Simon adjust!
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Thomas and Simon are adjusting great. They are 17 months old and walking and talking a bit. Thomas babbles a bit but his speech is a little more delayed because of his slight hearing impairment. His left ear is fine and his right is a bit hard of hearing. He has a hearing aid for that one ear though he isn't too fond of it. I don't think he likes the way it feels and he doesn't really understand what it is. Marie, Devin, and Liz are adjusting well. They love the boys. Marie loves to help out whenever she can. Devin is thrilled to have brothers. Lizzie loves teaching her little brothers and playing with them. Thank you for completing our family.
Aric, Sara, Marie, Devin, Lizzie, Tommy, Simon, Aria and Jude.
Aric, Sara, Marie, Devin, Lizzie, Tommy, Simon, Aria and Jude.
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LN: Jenkins
Your name: Anneliese Mari "Annie"
Age: 38
Occupation: writer, editor
Interests: reading, writing, sports, singing, children
Disabilities: n/a
Your SO's name: Caleb Benjamin
Age: 38
Occupation: pharmacist
Interests: sports, outdoors, music, guitar, reading
Disabilities: n/a
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Josiah Tanner; age 18; basketball, soccer, guitar, animals; n/a
Marianna Jenae; age 14; volleyball, reading, singing, dancing; n/a
William Matthew; age 11; soccer, cars, outdoors, video games; n/a
Others living with you (names, relations):
Charlotte Jenkins "Carly", Caleb's sister
Pet(s) (names, species):
Jessie, 4 year old golden retriever
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
Some, to visit family about four times a year and once a year for a family vacation
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian
What language(s) do household members speak: English, Annie speaks French, Caleb and Carly speak Spanish
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): 4+ (at least one teen)
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): any of the household languages
Preferred religion(s): Christian, but will take any
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, mild to moderate
-Children with a terminal illness: yes
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: mom or dad, but not both
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: yes
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, anything that gets along with another dog
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: n/a
Your name: Anneliese Mari "Annie"
Age: 38
Occupation: writer, editor
Interests: reading, writing, sports, singing, children
Disabilities: n/a
Your SO's name: Caleb Benjamin
Age: 38
Occupation: pharmacist
Interests: sports, outdoors, music, guitar, reading
Disabilities: n/a
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities):
Josiah Tanner; age 18; basketball, soccer, guitar, animals; n/a
Marianna Jenae; age 14; volleyball, reading, singing, dancing; n/a
William Matthew; age 11; soccer, cars, outdoors, video games; n/a
Others living with you (names, relations):
Charlotte Jenkins "Carly", Caleb's sister
Pet(s) (names, species):
Jessie, 4 year old golden retriever
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often:
Some, to visit family about four times a year and once a year for a family vacation
What is/are the household’s religion(s): Christian
What language(s) do household members speak: English, Annie speaks French, Caleb and Carly speak Spanish
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: 2
Ages (newborn-16): 4+ (at least one teen)
Gender(s): either
Preferred origin(s): any
Preferred language(s): any of the household languages
Preferred religion(s): Christian, but will take any
Will you accept (please be specific!):
-Disabilities (kinds and severities): yes, mild to moderate
-Children with a terminal illness: yes
-Multiples (twins): yes
-Siblings and/or close relatives: yes
-Pregnant teen?: yes
-Teen mom, dad, or both: mom or dad, but not both
--Teen mom or dad WITH child: yes
-Gay/lesbian teens: no
-Children with pets? If so, what kind(s): yes, anything that gets along with another dog
Will you allow them to stay in contact with non-abusive parents/relatives/etc.: yes
Other: n/a
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Rory Alasdair and Bridget Maureen are siblings from Ireland. Their parents and an older sibling died in a car accident a year ago. They have been living with their grandfather, but he is too ill to care for even himself now.
Rory is 16. He is fiercely protective of his little sister. When he isn't playing games with his sister he loves to play the piano and sing. He expresses his emotions through his music. He also likes to read and play sports. His grades are excellent, even through all he's endured. He would like to be a doctor, a policeman, or someone else that helps people. He also loves spending his time volunteering anywhere he can lend a hand.
Bridget is nine. She looks up to Rory tremendously. She loves to play with her big brother, such as tag and dancing and coloring. She also likes to paint, draw, watch movies, and help cook. She still has nightmares about her parents and older sister dying. She has been going to therapy and is slowly recovering from the trauma. She aspires to be caring and kind-hearted like Rory, and often goes volunteering with him if there isn't an age limit.
Please keep the agency updated on how Rory and Bridget adjust!
Rory is 16. He is fiercely protective of his little sister. When he isn't playing games with his sister he loves to play the piano and sing. He expresses his emotions through his music. He also likes to read and play sports. His grades are excellent, even through all he's endured. He would like to be a doctor, a policeman, or someone else that helps people. He also loves spending his time volunteering anywhere he can lend a hand.
Bridget is nine. She looks up to Rory tremendously. She loves to play with her big brother, such as tag and dancing and coloring. She also likes to paint, draw, watch movies, and help cook. She still has nightmares about her parents and older sister dying. She has been going to therapy and is slowly recovering from the trauma. She aspires to be caring and kind-hearted like Rory, and often goes volunteering with him if there isn't an age limit.
Please keep the agency updated on how Rory and Bridget adjust!
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LN: Lockhart
Your name: Amelia Charlotte "Milly" [nee Roswell] Lockhart
Age: 37
Occupation: photographer for Amnesty International
Interests: human and animal rights activism, photography, abstract painting, folk music, long walks on the beach with the dogs
Disabilities: none
Your boyfriend's name: Lev Archer Lockhart
Age: 39
Occupation: documentary film maker for National Geographic
Interests: activism, literature, playing with the animals, DIY, song writing and guitar
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): we home-school our three daughters Phoebe Genevieve (6 - gymnastics, drawing, putting on plays), Iris Gwendolyn (3 - playing with Phoebe, colouring in, helping Daddy in the garden) and Polly Minerva (1 - giggling, chattering with Mummy, being tickled by Phoebe and Iris)
Others living with you (names, relations): Lev's mother Ola Birgitte (70), who recently moved from her home in Norway to live with us following her husband's death.
Pet(s) (names, species): spaniels named Saramago "Sari", Huxley "Huck" and Kerouac "Ker"
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: both Lev and I travel frequently with our jobs, to exotic locations around the world. Lev is currently filming in northern Africa, documenting the Arab spring whilst I often work in south eastern Asia. When we can we travel as a family and bring the children with us, otherwise we make sure that we are not both away from home at the same time.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): atheist
What language(s) do household members speak: I speak English (fluent), German (fluent), French (fluent), Thai (fluent), Malay (fluent) and Danish (conversational)
Lev speaks English (fluent), Danish (fluent), Arabic (fluent), German (conversational), Thai (basic), Malay (basic)
The girls are being raised multilingual like Lev and I were. They speak English, Danish and Thai fluently and we teach them a little bit of French and Malay.
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
Your name: Amelia Charlotte "Milly" [nee Roswell] Lockhart
Age: 37
Occupation: photographer for Amnesty International
Interests: human and animal rights activism, photography, abstract painting, folk music, long walks on the beach with the dogs
Disabilities: none
Your boyfriend's name: Lev Archer Lockhart
Age: 39
Occupation: documentary film maker for National Geographic
Interests: activism, literature, playing with the animals, DIY, song writing and guitar
Disabilities: none
Child(ren) living with you (names, ages, interests, disabilities): we home-school our three daughters Phoebe Genevieve (6 - gymnastics, drawing, putting on plays), Iris Gwendolyn (3 - playing with Phoebe, colouring in, helping Daddy in the garden) and Polly Minerva (1 - giggling, chattering with Mummy, being tickled by Phoebe and Iris)
Others living with you (names, relations): Lev's mother Ola Birgitte (70), who recently moved from her home in Norway to live with us following her husband's death.
Pet(s) (names, species): spaniels named Saramago "Sari", Huxley "Huck" and Kerouac "Ker"
Do you travel often? If so, where to and how often: both Lev and I travel frequently with our jobs, to exotic locations around the world. Lev is currently filming in northern Africa, documenting the Arab spring whilst I often work in south eastern Asia. When we can we travel as a family and bring the children with us, otherwise we make sure that we are not both away from home at the same time.
What is/are the household’s religion(s): atheist
What language(s) do household members speak: I speak English (fluent), German (fluent), French (fluent), Thai (fluent), Malay (fluent) and Danish (conversational)
Lev speaks English (fluent), Danish (fluent), Arabic (fluent), German (conversational), Thai (basic), Malay (basic)
The girls are being raised multilingual like Lev and I were. They speak English, Danish and Thai fluently and we teach them a little bit of French and Malay.
The Adoptee(s):
How many children do you want to adopt: (max. 2) 2
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Camille Pauline is a 15 year old from France. She was kicked out by her single father after he discovered that she is pregnant. She has been very hard for the agency to place not only because of her age and pregnancy, but also because she refuses to go anywhere without her boyfriend, the child's father. Camille is due in about two months. She loves to dance, sing, read, and write. Since being kicked out by her own family, she has become passionate about wanting to help young mothers and fathers in similar situations.
Lucas Julien is Camille's 16 year old boyfriend. He was put into foster care at birth and has never had a stable home. He wants to be a loving father to his child and be a part of his child's life. Lucas likes to paint, play most sports, hike, and help injured animals. He thinks he'd like to have a future career that involves helping animals.
Both Camille and Lucas speak fluent English and Russian, in addition to their native French. They have decided to keep the gender of their child a surprise. They have no names chosen, but they'd like at least a French middle name. They don't want to feel pressured into getting married solely because they have a child together, but they have both expressed love toward one another and the desire to marry once they're a little older.
Please keep the agency updated on how Camille, Lucas, and their child adjust!
Lucas Julien is Camille's 16 year old boyfriend. He was put into foster care at birth and has never had a stable home. He wants to be a loving father to his child and be a part of his child's life. Lucas likes to paint, play most sports, hike, and help injured animals. He thinks he'd like to have a future career that involves helping animals.
Both Camille and Lucas speak fluent English and Russian, in addition to their native French. They have decided to keep the gender of their child a surprise. They have no names chosen, but they'd like at least a French middle name. They don't want to feel pressured into getting married solely because they have a child together, but they have both expressed love toward one another and the desire to marry once they're a little older.
Please keep the agency updated on how Camille, Lucas, and their child adjust!
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To all at the agency!
We would like to thank you most sincerely for bringing Mila and Luc into our lives. They have made our family more complete than we ever could have dreamed and are settling in wonderfully after a year with us.
Six weeks after they arrived with us Mila (Polly was never able to say 'Camille' properly and so the whole family quikly adopted this new nickname) delivered a healthy little boy. Mila and Lucas decided to honour their French heritage by naming their son Louis-Pierre Francois. Little Louis is now almost a year old and is growing up far too quickly for all of our liking! He babbles away happily with Polly in their own bizarre little language, can say Mama, Nana Mill (myself) and Nana Ola (his great-grandmother). So far no progress on Dada or Papa! He learned to walk at just over nine months and we have spent the last few weeks running around the house making sure Louis isn't torturing one of the poor 'woof-woofs'.
Mila has taken to motherhood like a duck to water. I can't remember being half as mature and poised as she when I first brought Phoebe back from the hospital seven years ago. She decided to breastfeed Louis-Pierre for as long as possible and as we are home schooling her she is able to spend lots of the day caring for her son (although in the early days we often helped with night feeds to allow the kids some much deserved sleep!) Despite being kept busy with the baby Mila excels at her schooling. Sometimes we have to nag her to concentrate but once she gets going her passion, drive and enthusiasm for learnigng takes ove.
We would like to thank you most sincerely for bringing Mila and Luc into our lives. They have made our family more complete than we ever could have dreamed and are settling in wonderfully after a year with us.
Six weeks after they arrived with us Mila (Polly was never able to say 'Camille' properly and so the whole family quikly adopted this new nickname) delivered a healthy little boy. Mila and Lucas decided to honour their French heritage by naming their son Louis-Pierre Francois. Little Louis is now almost a year old and is growing up far too quickly for all of our liking! He babbles away happily with Polly in their own bizarre little language, can say Mama, Nana Mill (myself) and Nana Ola (his great-grandmother). So far no progress on Dada or Papa! He learned to walk at just over nine months and we have spent the last few weeks running around the house making sure Louis isn't torturing one of the poor 'woof-woofs'.
Mila has taken to motherhood like a duck to water. I can't remember being half as mature and poised as she when I first brought Phoebe back from the hospital seven years ago. She decided to breastfeed Louis-Pierre for as long as possible and as we are home schooling her she is able to spend lots of the day caring for her son (although in the early days we often helped with night feeds to allow the kids some much deserved sleep!) Despite being kept busy with the baby Mila excels at her schooling. Sometimes we have to nag her to concentrate but once she gets going her passion, drive and enthusiasm for learnigng takes ove.
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