Testimonials

Testimonials of the Community Information sessions:

"I am glad I had the chance to hear about adoption. It is something I've contemplated but I know I will do in the future, the adoption information session affirmed that for me."
- Prospective adoptive parent

"The information session had very good visual aids and provided me with a clear vision thus far."
- Prospective adoptive parent

"The information was very informative and alarming concerning the number of children in need."
- Prospective adoptive parent

"It was a very positive experience. I enjoyed the adoptive parents' testimony. It really touched my heart."
- Prospective adoptive parent

"The presenters made me feel very relaxed and answered all my questions thoroughly. I'm excited to begin the process soon."
- Prospective adoptive parent

"The session was very informative. The presenters were very approachable and genuine. I'm beginning the process tomorrow!"
- Prospective adoptive parent

Testimonials of the Entire Adoption process:

"The thought of adopting entered my mind one night when I was heading home from my office in DC. I was riding the bus and saw an ad with a father and three children across the aisle from where I was sitting. As soon as I saw that ad, something hit my heart and I said to myself, "I want that." Soon-after, I began the adoption process. Now I can say my life in complete and busy, might I add, with my three teenage sons that I adopted through Adoptions Together. To my surprise, the process wasn't so difficult as I thought. As a single African-American man I assumed there would be some issues; but, instead I was dealt with the utmost respect and courtesy by the entire Adoptions Together staff. They were very friendly, encouraging and prompt. The staff always put my heart at ease with each life-altering step I took towards adopting my first, second and then my last son. I especially liked the fact that this agency has a cultural component.

The Project "If Not Us" team is made up of people of color who can guide all whom are especially interested in adopting an older African-American child. Now that my families' complete, I volunteer with "If Not Us" to help other prospective parents complete their families through adoption. I invite everyone that's thinking about adopting to first consider an older African-American child because these are the children that need homes the most and second, I would say, call Adoptions Together and ask for Project "If Not Us" they will take good care of you. I know they did for me."

--Calvin Spigner, Proud Adoptive Parent of Marcel (19), Willard (16) and Teako (14)

"Adoptions Together helped to make our dreams come true. Adopting our two daughters is the most important thing that we've ever done. The training provided by the Adoptions Together staff aided our transition from a house with no children to a complete and very busy family of four."

-Dianne and Rodney Hayes, Proud adoptive parents of Shante (8) and Courtney (10