Nina                                                                    

African-American boy due 11-3-12

Nina is 20 years old, 5’ 9” and weighs 143 lbs. She has brown eyes and black hair. Nina does not smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. She is currently in cosmetology school and feels she is too young to raise a baby on her own. Her religious convictions have led her to adoption rather than abortion.

Jesse, the birthfather, is 24 years old, 5’ 8” and weighs 220 lbs. He has brown eyes and black hair. He works in a warehouse and hopes to someday become an engineer. His friends describe him as quiet but with a great sense of humor.

Nina is open to all type of parents who will be able to give the baby an excellent education and will love him dearly. She hasn’t decided whether or not she would like to stay in contact after the birth.

Kelly                                       Matched                             

Caucasian boy due mid-July 2012

Kelly is 21 years old, 5’ 5” and weighs 129 lbs. She has brown eyes and brown hair. Kelley smokes a few cigarettes a day, and her drug panel came back negative for all illegal substances. She describes herself as very creative and musical. She plays the piano and loves to sing.

Tony is Caucasian with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5’8” and weighs around 155 lbs. He knows about the pregnancy and agrees that adoption is the very best option for all involved.

Kelly is open to all types of families: single moms, same-sex couples and traditional families. She would like a family that just can’t wait to become parents and will stay in touch with her through letters, emails and possible visits.

Roxy                                                                    

3/4 Caucasian/1/4 Hispanic baby due 10-6-12

Roxy is 26 years old, of German/Irish/Hispanic descent, 5’ 1” and weighs 145 lbs. She has brown eyes and brown hair. She smoked cigarettes in the beginning of the pregnancy but has stopped. She used meth and had a beer or two before going to jail in March. She was just released and will be monitored weekly by her parole officer and tested regularly.

Roxy has two children who are being taken care of by her father. She knows she is unable to take care of this baby and wants the child to have a stable, safe and loving family. She believes adoption is the only way for the baby to thrive. She enjoys playing softball, reading and doing arts and crafts projects with her children.

Joe, the birthfather, is Caucasian, 5’ 11” and has green eyes and brown hair. Roxy describes him as quiet, boring and not very social. He has a responsible job as a manager at Wal-Mart. Joe knows about the pregnancy and has stated that he is not ready to care for a baby.

We have copies of Roxy’s medical records for families that are seriously interested in working with her. She is open to traditional heterosexual couples and single moms. Roxy has not yet decided about whether or not she will want contact after birth.

Kayla                                                                    

Caucasian or Caucasian/African-American baby due 10-22-12

Kayla is 23 years old, of Italian descent with blonde hair and brown eyes. She smokes a few cigarettes a week, does not drink alcohol or use any illegal drugs. Kayla describes herself as an energetic, happy and easygoing person. She enjoys drawing and loves animals. As a single mom with two young children, she says she is not emotionally or financially able to parent a third baby at this time. Kayla placed a baby for adoption several years ago, and she is very comfortable with the process. Kayla is on Medicare and has been going to the doctor regularly for prenatal visits. We have copies of her ultrasound and negative HIV test for families who are seriously interested in working with her.

There are two possible birthfathers. The first and most likely one is Arnie, who is Caucasian with green eyes and brown hair. He is 5’ 7” and weighs 150 lbs. Arnie knows that Kayla is pregnant and agrees with the adoption.

The second possible birthfather is African American. Kayla was with him one time and thinks there is only a 10 percent chance that he could be the biological father.

Kayla is open to all families: traditional couples, single moms and same-sex couples. She would like to receive photos and emails after the baby is born.

Dina                                                                    

Caucasian/African-American or African-American girl due 10-17-12

Dina is 22 years old, Haitian with brown eyes and black hair. She is a very pretty young lady, 5’ 2” and 138 lbs. She says she has never smoked cigarettes, drank alcohol and has never used any illegal drugs. She is a bright, healthy and personable young woman who enjoys writing poetry and short stories. Dina was an excellent student in school and was valedictorian of her class, editor of the school newspaper, vice president of her school and a student community service leader. She has completed one year of college and hopes to continue her education very soon.

The birthfather is one of two. One is Caucasian, and the other possible father is African American.

Dina is looking for a financially stable family that will provide a loving home for the baby. She would like the adoptive parent(s) to be involved in each step of the adoption process and to be in the delivery room, so they can start to bond with their baby immediately. Dina has not yet decided if she wants contact after birth, and she is open to all types of families.

Sally                                                                    

Filipino/Caucasian baby due 8-28-12

Sally is 38 years old, 5’ 4” and weighs 130 lbs. Her father was Filipino, and her mom was Ύ Filipino and Ό Guamanian. Sally has brown hair and brown eyes. She does not smoke cigarettes and has never done any illegal drugs. She has had some junior college and loves writing essays, journaling and writing biographies. Sally is currently incarcerated for a robbery that she says she didn’t commit. She will, however, be in jail for the entire pregnancy. After she is released she hopes to continue her education in sociology, majoring in cross-cultural studies and becoming a counselor and mentor to young people.

The birthfather was a one-night stand. He is about 6’ tall and weighs about 220 lbs. Sally says he was very handsome, with blonde hair and blue eyes. The adoption attorney will need to terminate his rights.

Sally wants a totally closed adoption, though she says she will be available when the child is grown if he/she wants to find her. She said she would never refuse such contact. Sally is open to all families: traditional couples, single moms and same-sex couples.