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These are the families who have taken a leap of faith and committed to adopt one or more of our orphaned children most recently.
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The McKenna family, headed by a proud single Mom, has already adopted two incredible daughters: internationally and domestically. Both her children have unique and complex diagnosis. They are thrilled to be matched with this precious child who also has complex medical diagnosis.
Growing her family through adoption was always Ms. McKenna’s plan. She has always had a heart for children waiting without families around the world. She started her early journey working at an orphanage in India. This sprouted the firm belief that adoption would be in her near future. A few years later, Ms. McKenna jumped into the international process for her first daughter. Two years later, she happily welcomed her second daughter home. Although her second daughter’s adoption was very recent, she instantly knew that this other precious little girl was meant for her family. Ms. McKenna worked hard to leap back into the international process.
Given this sweet little girl’s complex medical needs and shortened life span prognosis, Ms. McKenna is extremely eager to get her home as soon as possible. Despite knowing the prognosis, Ms. McKenna remains rooted in the belief that every child deserves a family, even if it’s a short time. Ms. McKenna has worked very hard to fund the big fees of the process, on her own, thus far. She is now hoping for the support of the grand adoption community to help get to
her daughter quickly and smoothly.
Both big sisters are very ready to have their baby sister home, and she is already deeply loved by the McKenna Family. We are thankful to each and every person that supports and sees the worth in our newest daughter/sister.
12/1/23 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
The Harrison family already has five children, but they have room in their hearts for more. The family consists of Austin Harrison of Austin Harrison Construction, Taylor Elchert of Taylor Elchert Photography, and their five—soon to be six—children: Rosalie, Eloise, Cordelia, Ambrose and Forrest, which include TWO sets of twins.
Adoption is something the family has always wanted to do, and so they decided to begin the process of becoming foster parents last summer.
Taylor and Austin were originally in the process of becoming foster parents in the U.S. when they saw a profile of a child in a Bulgarian orphanage shared to Reece’s Rainbow’s Facebook page, and their lives were turned upside-down. They agreed after seeing the little boy, it was unconditional love at first sight. The couple then got in contact with an international agency and were matched shortly after.
The process officially began in February 2023, and they feel that they cannot get to their little boy fast enough! They are graciously inviting their wonderful friends, family, and community to come together and help them relieve some of the financial burden.
Getting him home as quickly as possible is a priority to them not only because institutionalized care simply cannot compare to the love of a family, but because he has lifelong medical needs that also need to be addressed here in the U.S. The family acknowledges that while adoption is beautiful, there is also trauma that comes along with it.
The Harrison family greatly appreciates any amount that can be contributed towards their adoption costs. Thank you!
10/9/2023 — AWAITING USCIS APPROVAL
Josh and Emma are beyond excited to complete their family through adoption! They have been married for 18 years and have been blessed with 3 biological children – Eli (age 14), Oliver (age 12), and Nora (age 8). Adoption has been a topic of conversation for their entire marriage and specifically adopting a child with Down syndrome. Emma started volunteering with her local special needs community when she was in high school and quickly introduced Josh to the idea when they started dating. Josh instantly found his love for those with special abilities too. They love to volunteer as a family and try to get involved with any opportunity they can!
Even though Josh and Emma had talked about the possibility of adoption for many years, it was in 2022 after seeing a news article about orphaned children that adoption became urgent. After lots of research, prayers, and a huge leap of faith – adoption is no longer a conversation, it has become a reality!
Josh and Emma both felt drawn to Taiwan and started the extensive paperwork and hours of adoption training. After a year of waiting and praying, they received the file of the sweetest little boy and the whole family fell in love! They are currently waiting for the official match and hope to be able to start preparing the dossier soon. This process has been long and difficult, but they wouldn’t trade it for anything – they know that everything is working out exactly how it should.
The extensive cost of international adoption has been felt throughout this process. Please consider helping the Thurgood family bring their son home. Your financial contribution is greatly appreciated!
7/12/2023 — HOMESTUDY COMPLETE
The Thurgood family has met their matching grant of $2500!
We are the Smith family. Aleta worked at an orphanage on the edge of the Jungle in Ecuador, in 2010. This is where I met my little brother, who my parents completed his adoption in 2014. Fast forward and here we are! Ethan and Aleta Smith have been married for six years and are pursuing the adoption of a boy with Down Syndrome from Ecuador. Ecuador has been near and dear to our hearts for many years now. We have wanted to grow our family through adoption and have been praying for our waiting child for many years now. We have a small farm in Missouri and cannot wait for him to experience the slower pace of farm life, enjoy fresh air and space to run and play.
Our homestudy is in final review and our dossier is waiting for a completed home study to send our dossier documents off. We are truly grateful for any financial assistance to bring our forever child home!
6/23/2023 — HOMESTUDY NEARLY COMPLETE
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PO Box 146
Combined Locks, WI 54113
CLICK HERE to contact us.
Your questions will be directed to the appropriate team member.
